Pilbara creation story

For Yindjibarndi, in the beginning, the world was as soft as clay and the sky was low.

The creator Sky God, Mingkala, sang the songs from which all life and Ngurra (country) evolved.

Mingkala made creation spirits called the Marrga, who were the first beings of this country.

The Marrga rose out of the soft world after Mingkala lifted the sky and earth out of the sea.

Together, Mingkala and the Marrga moved about, singing and creating everything as we know it.

The Ngaardangarli (Aboriginal people) were the last to be created.

Eventually, the Ngaardangarli would be given the responsibility to care for the land.