The beliefs of the aborigines

The first association with the word aborigines (natives), we associate with the indigenous population of Australia. By aborigines are meant peoples who have inhabited a place since ancient times, who have kept their traditions, customs, way of life and beliefs almost intact.

There are aborigines in both Africa and South America, and the language and culture of these peoples under a common name differ markedly. For example, the Dinka tribe in Sudan believes in a large number of spirits, the most important being Dandid, the god of the “big rain”. The Masai worship the god who created the world, whom they index with the rain – Enai. It is understandable that the most revered deity of the natives is associated with rain, because these peoples inhabit mainly desert areas. Australian Aborigines believe in a deity, which each tribe calls by a different name. Interestingly, each village has a different totem – an animal that worships and does not consume its meat (eg kangaroo).

Ritual music and dances.

Strange instruments announce the rituals of the aborigines. The Australian wind instrument didgeridoo is better known, which can also be heard in the streets. The evening dances of men with painted bodies and performing certain gestures have a deep religious significance. Regardless of the different beliefs between peoples, dance has the same meaning – it makes people united and chases away bad thoughts.

In Australia, the local aborigines have more than 400 000 inhabitants, some of whom are integrating into large cities and asserting their civil rights.