Doan

Doan is a spirit in animal form from aboriginal Australian myth. He existed in the form of a glider possum and had remarkable strength for his size. He was a swift hunter, possibly due to the gliding possum’s speed going through the air, and flew effortlessly. He is known from the myth Bram-Bram-Bult where he chased a kangaroo named Purra, only to be attacked and consumed by an echidna named Wembulin. His uncles Yuree and Wanjel found pieces of his remains being carried away by ants and swore vengeance on Wembulin.

Citations:

Allan, Tony, et al. Journeys Through Dreamtime: Oceanian Myth. Netherlands, Time-Life Books, 1999.

Wilkinson, Philip. Myths & Legends: An Illustrated Guide to Their Origins and Meanings. United Kingdom, DK Publishing, 2009.