Yingarna, the first Rainbow Serpent and creator mother, gave birth to Ngalyod, who inherited the deep waterholes and the power of storm and rain in western Arnhem Land.
Ngalyod is the Gunwinggu and Kunwinjku name for the Rainbow Serpent in western Arnhem Land, depicted in rock art at Nourlangie and other sacred sites dating back thousands of years. Ngalyod controls the monsoon storms, devours trespassers on sacred ground, and dwells in the deep billabongs of Kakadu country.
We use cookies to understand how you use our site and improve your experience. Learn more