Aboriginal
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Mamandi
The Mamandi are evil spirits from the myths of the Aboriginal people of Australia. They were painted on caves, and one was notably depicted at Oenpelli. In depictions, their sex organs are often enlarged and prominent. One notable depiction showed one with thirteen dancing figures in their body. This was supposedly a depiction of a pregnant Mamandi drawn by another form of spirit called Mimi. They are depicted with legs thrown backwards, and often have spines growing from their feet, ankles, waist, breasts, and elbows. Sometimes they will have long barbed tongues emerging from beak-like lips. Their head shape varies from mushroom-like to hook-like. Due to their malicious nature, they…
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Nadubi
The Nadubi are creatures from Australian myth of the Aboriginal people. This creature isn’t thought to have any associated myths. All information comes from prehistoric paintings and oral tradition. They’re described as evil spirits and are extra intimidating to locals. A Nadubi woman is depicted in a bark painting from the Oenpelli territory. Depictions suggest that they are similar to creatures called the Mimi, and the term “Mamandi” is sometimes used to describe them. They have stingray-like barbs coming from the joints. Specifically, spikes come from the elbows, knees, wrists, head, and from the vulva in the case of women. The barbs are magical and can be shot invisibly at…
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Mimi/Mini
The Mimi are spirits from Aboriginal Australian myth. They can be seen on bark and rock paintings, often in Arnhem Land. They have bodies filled in with geometric shapes, and these shapes may be associated with specific clans. Traditional colors of the Mimi are red, yellow, and white. They are described as mischievous and so thin that one can see right through them. They have small heads, gaping mouths, long necks, exceptionally long arms, and hair made of many parallel lines. Some depictions have feathers growing from their knees and ankles. It’s believed they are thin so that they don’t blow around in the wind, which could break their necks…
