The Fethafoot Chronicles; 10xseries
Description
The Fethafoot Chronicles explore the lives and missions of the Fethafoot warriors, who are also known as "Kadaicha" – Aboriginal magic men. A central theme is their advanced ability in spiritual travel, utilizing ancient Dreamtime "creation-lines" to move swiftly across the land, leaving no trace. This ability led to them being known as "Fethafoot" – half-man, half-spirit beings. The stories span various periods, from tens of thousands of years BP ("Before the Present") to the early 1800s and even modern times. They touch upon significant historical and cultural elements, including:
Interactions with megafauna.
The arrival of "Ghost-people" (European colonizers).
Mysteries such as the disappearance of explorer Ludwig Leichardt, told from an Aboriginal perspective.
Significant Aboriginal sites like Uluru and events like the Bunya-nut Games.
Confrontations with malevolent beings and the resolution of dangerous issues for local elders.
Themes of survival, adaptation, cultural continuity, and the impact of colonization.
The importance of oral history and the decision to now share these stories more widely.
The Fethafoot Clan: The clan's name and its mysteries have historically been kept secret to safeguard their work and people. The chronicles represent the first time their long oral history is being revealed to a broader audience, including other Australians, new inhabitants of the land, and the wider world.
Language : English
Publisher : Bookbaby (e-books) Moshpit Publishing (papaerback)
Publication Date : Jan 01, 2012
ISBN-10 : 9781370026449