The Aboriginal gods are a race of superhumanly powerful humanoid beings who have been worshipped by Australian Aboriginal peoples from approximately 8,000 BC to modern times.
Most of these gods inhabit Alchera, a realm bordering the “Dream Dimension” of the Demon’s Nightmare within the Dreamtime, the collective unconsciousness of all sentient beings in the universe.
Image gallery of Aboriginal gods
Aboriginal Gods
The Aboriginal gods are called by different names by their human worshippers; for example, the creation god Baiame is known as “Bunjil” by the Kulin, “Minawara” by the Nambutji, “Karora” by the Gurra, and “Wuragagag” by the Gunwinggu.
Unlike many of their counterparts in other earthly pantheons, Aboriginal gods are still actively invoked and worshipped on Earth by a handful of remote Aboriginal tribal groups. Among these gods we can mention:
1.- Goddess Nehalennia
She appears frequently in the dozens of votive altars dedicated to her along the coast of Zeeland in the 2nd and 3rd centuries. There, merchants and sailors from all over sought her favor, asking her to grant them safe passage across the stormy North Sea.
She is almost always depicted with a basket of fruit at her side or in her lap, symbolizing fertility. Sometimes she holds a cornucopia in her hand, a symbol of wealth and prosperity. She herself is seated on a chair.
Sometimes she holds the helm of a ship in her hand, symbolizing her role as protector of sailors. On one side is a large basket of fruit, while a dog usually sits on the other side.
2.- Goddess Arcanua
Her name is known from two inscriptions found in a single location. One was on the base of a bronze figure of a rooster, which may have been an attribute of the goddess. The words have been scratched into the base: deae arcanve vlpivs/verinvs verteranvs leg vi v.s.l.m.”
This translates as: Ulpius Verinus, veteran of the sixth legion, has voluntarily and rightly fulfilled his promise to the goddess Arcanua. The back of the rooster is hollow, which may suggest that it was used as a candlestick or oil lamp.
The bird’s chest, comb, and eyes are enameled, making it a colorful object. More of these roosters have been found in the Rhineland, although none had an inscription.
3.- Mercury Arverno
He was probably a god of the Arverni people, who lived in Auvergne in present-day France. The altar was erected by Irmidius Macro, about whom we unfortunately know nothing else. He is seated in a niche. A cloak hangs over his left shoulder and arm and falls over his left leg.
He holds a staff with snakes (a “caduceus”) in his left hand, and probably a bag in his right, which may indicate Mercury’s role as god of commerce. Behind him, a billy goat lies on the ground.
4.- Hercules Magusano
Main god of the Batavians. It seems that this god, despite his indigenous origins, was represented in the same way as the Roman god Hercules.
All representations refer to myths about Hercules that were widely known in the Roman Empire and had clearly merged with the myths surrounding the indigenous god Magusanus.
5.- Mamá Quilla
A beautiful goddess of the moon in Aboriginal mythology, she is also good at bringing good harvests and protecting women in all aspects of their lives.
6.- Inti
God of the Sun, he was considered the father of the Incas and the supreme deity. He was responsible for making plants and flowers grow and giving life and warmth to humans.
7.- María Lionza
She is the supreme goddess of the indigenous court. She represents wisdom and love, accompanied by the Indian court represented by Guaicaipuro and by the Negro Primero for the black court.
8.- Yara
Indigenous goddess of the waters, protector of indigenous lands. She was one of the most beautiful goddesses with her large green eyes, wide hips, and long eyelashes.
9.- Viracocha
God of gods or supreme god. The creator god.
10.- Catequil
God of lightning and the oracle.
11.- Urcuchillay
God of animals and beasts.
Conclusion
The precise origin of the aboriginal gods, like that of all pantheons on Earth, is shrouded in legend. According to ancient myths, the god Altjira could not leave the Dreamtime without losing his powers.
This is where the differences between the gods begin, although many of them have no representation and are part of the culture of many lands in different parts of the world.
