What is Bunyip?

Bunyip is a mythological creature whose origin dates back to the Australian indigenous tradition. Bunyip stories were attracted by the early European settlers of Australia. Today myths about this fearsome beast with a name that translates as a spirit or devil still exists and are part of an Australian heritage.

According to most legends, Bunyip is a water monster with a significant hobby for blood. It is described as tusks, a horse's tail and fin. It is said that it hides around lakes, rivers, streams, water openings and possibly wells at night. It is at night when those who meet Bunyip are the most danger. If they approach the lurking bunyip site, they will hear scary shouts of the monster and probably absorb it.

When Europeans first settled in Australia, many believed that Bunyips actually existed. There were so many strange in the country and unique animals we are credible when you think there might be a water monster. In the mid -19th century a skull was found that lookedLa that it indicates the true presence of Bunyips. This was probably a scam or fossil, and surprisingly the skull disappeared after a few days of the exhibition at the Australian Museum in Sydney. Hoax or not, people in the 19th century reported quite regularly observations of Bunyips, maintaining a legend running.

There are several creatures on which this legendary creature can be founded. First, from time to time, the Australian fur seal is imprisoned inland when there is a flood. They make a scream like the bunyip attributed. Another possibility is that Bunyips are based on fossilized animal skeletons, such as prehistoric Kangaro relative, Procoptodon. ProCoptodon fossils suggest that these creatures were extremely large, more than £ 500 (226.8 kg) in weight, and that they could raise their hands over their heads.

Since 2001, the National Library of Australia had a traveling exhibition for Bunyips. This exhibition visited adultsBoth children and children and intertwined into practical science, with indigenous stories of Bunyip and inspired illustrations. The website created by the Australian government gives details about the exhibition and has several stories announced. Although you are likely to be with one of these creatures anywhere in Australia, such exhibitions and history show how the mythical creature for the nation can become symbolic.