Lightning Man Again

Day 18 - Anbangbang (previously Nourlangie), Kakadu NP

The information board accompanying these aboriginal rock paintings said that the paintings in this gallery were more recent examples of local indigenous rock art and were probably less than 1000 years old. The Anbangbang gallery is considered to be one of the most culturally significant in Kakadu.

In trying to find out the significance of these paintings and what they depict, I came across this statement:
The artworks are sometimes repainted, but only by those qualified with the knowledge of the paintings’ stories. Repainting is a powerful act that puts a person in touch with the Creation Era or the essence of the creature being painted.

So this explains why some of the paintings look so recent.

BoB

For the background to this posting, see https://365project.org/terryliv/365-year-3/2021-04-14

[judith deacon]

Great capture, the rock art in this area was very impressive.

[Babs]

I think it depicts a 1000 year old rogues gallery of a flasher.

"Can you identify this man, he has been causing havoc flashing in the local community'

[Diana]

I had to laugh out loud at the comment by Babs! Wonderful art and colours.

[Poppo Livy]

@onewing @ludwigsdiana Maybe that's why he is called "Lightning Man".
What did he look like?
I don't know. I never looked at his face

[Peter]

Beautifully captured Terry if a tad risque:)

[haskar]

Nice find.