
The Rainbow Serpent
Long ago, the land was flat and empty. There were no trees, rivers, or animals. The Rainbow Serpent, a powerful spirit, slept under the ground.
One day, the Rainbow Serpent woke up and came to the surface. As it moved, its body created mountains and valleys. It carved deep paths in the earth, and water began to flow, making rivers and lakes.
The Rainbow Serpent called out to the animals to come and live on the land. Kangaroos, emus, and all the other creatures appeared. Plants began to grow, giving food and shelter to the animals.
Then, people were created to live on the land. The Rainbow Serpent taught them how to care for the earth and live in harmony with the animals. It told them to follow its laws and warned that bad things would happen if they forgot.
When the work was done, the Rainbow Serpent returned to the sky, where it still shines in the colours of the rainbow.
Recorded by Aussie George, a native speaker from Australia, 2025