The Australian "Robinson"
William Buckley (1780-1856) — an English convict who lived among the aborigines of Australia for more than 30 years
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In December 1803, William escapes from a place of exile on the southeastern coast of Australia. After a few weeks, the convict, exhausted from hunger, is picked up by local aborigines. William is fed the best pieces of food, and a three-hour "corroboree" (a celebration with songs and dancing by campfire) is held in his honor. Why was Buckley so warmly received by the Aborigines?
The Europeans corresponded to the description of the souls of the dead in Australian mythology, and at first they were mistaken for resurrected ancestors.
The Europeans corresponded to the description of the souls of the dead in Australian mythology, and at first they were mistaken for resurrected ancestors.
The Europeans corresponded to the description of the souls of the dead in Australian mythology, and at first they were mistaken for resurrected ancestors.
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Why was Buckley mistaken for a "resurrected" relative?
During his wanderings, William pulled out a spear stuck in a fresh grave, which he used as a walking staff. He was identified by it.
During his wanderings, William pulled out a spear stuck in a fresh grave, which he used as a walking staff. He was identified by it.
During his wanderings, William pulled out a spear stuck in a fresh grave, which he used as a walking staff. He was identified by it.
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The natives gave Buckley the name "Murrangook." And what does this name mean?
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Australian aborigines traditionally did not use clothes, and at night they slept right on the bare ground, without covering themselves. In the cold season, they spent the night between campfires, which quickly died down.
But sometimes at night the temperature dropped below zero. What were the aborigines doing then?
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Aborigines use the dark time of the day to sleep. And what did they usually do with midnight intruders?
"Australians are so obsessed with "music" that it's not uncommon for a family to start a concert at night, a second, a third, and finally the whole tribe to become infected with the fun that doesn't stop until the morning."
"Australians are so obsessed with "music" that it's not uncommon for a family to start a concert at night, a second, a third, and finally the whole tribe to become infected with the fun that doesn't stop until the morning."
"Australians are so obsessed with "music" that it's not uncommon for a family to start a concert at night, a second, a third, and finally the whole tribe to become infected with the fun that doesn't stop until the morning."
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When does a young Australian Aborigine get the right to get married?
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Buckley once took part in a military clash with warriors of a neighboring tribe with a gun. One of the boomerangs fired by the enemy split William's shield and injured his arm, causing severe bleeding. How did the opposing warriors of the Buckley tribe react?
William enjoyed great prestige among Australians. And even when killing members of the Buckley tribe, the natives never touched William himself..
William enjoyed great prestige among Australians. And even when killing members of the Buckley tribe, the natives never touched William himself.
William enjoyed great prestige among Australians. And even when killing members of the Buckley tribe, the natives never touched William himself.
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Did women take part in combat battles with neighboring tribes?
"Both women and men fought furiously, drenched in blood, and no leniency was shown to the women."
"Both women and men fought furiously, drenched in blood, and no leniency was shown to the women."
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One day, a young native of about twenty years old joined the tribe in which Buckley lived. After living nearby for a few days, he became seriously ill, and despite all the care, he died. Soon Buckley met a relative of the deceased while hunting and told them about the misfortune. What did the young man's relatives do?
Any death for primitive man is the result of witchcraft. The fact that Buckley's adopted son stayed in the same hut with the deceased for a long time is an undoubted proof of his witchcraft and guilt in what happened.
Any death for primitive man is the result of witchcraft. The fact that Buckley's adopted son stayed in the same hut with the deceased for a long time is an undoubted proof of his witchcraft and guilt in what happened.
Any death for primitive man is the result of witchcraft. The fact that Buckley's adopted son stayed in the same hut with the deceased for a long time is an undoubted proof of his witchcraft and guilt in what happened.
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Do Australian Aborigines pamper their children?
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Wonderful!
It's immediately clear: You are an educated modern person!
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A little more and you will grasp the logic of the primitives!
The "wild" guys are dangerous, but interesting!
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Good result!
It looks like you have or still have real "primordial" feelings!
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Bravo!
Are you by any chance an Australian Aborigine? Or are you an escaped convict?
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