Australian Aboriginal Mythology: Bats feature in some Aboriginal myths, like the story of the bat who stole the night, explaining why bats are active at night.
Australian Aboriginal mythology is as rich and diverse as the many different Aboriginal cultures across the Australian continent.
Bats feature in several Aboriginal myths and stories, often with unique and culturally significant roles.
A common theme in some Aboriginal stories is the relationship between the bat and the moon.
While not directly about bats, this famous Aboriginal story from Southeastern Australia demonstrates the interconnectedness of all creatures.
Aboriginal stories involving bats often carry moral lessons or social teachings.
Australian Aboriginal mythology, with its rich tapestry of stories and characters, including those about bats, provides a deep insight into the ways Indigenous Australians understand and relate to the natural world.
The spoken languages, reminiscent of Aboriginal and Māori tongues, consisted of simple, actionable verbs and phrases, primarily used for everyday functions and singing.
https://theconversation.com/ancient-aboriginal-stories-preserve-history-of-a-rise-in-sea-level-36010
Several decades ago, linguists working with Aboriginal groups along the Queensland coastal margin recorded stories about a time when the ancestors of these people lived at the coast “where the Great Barrier Reef now stands”.