The Dreaming (Aboriginal Australian concept)

The Dreaming, or Dreamtime, is a fundamental Aboriginal Australian concept that encompasses the creation of the world, ancestral beings, and the laws governing life. It represents a spiritual, cultural, and historical worldview where the ancestors' stories, songs, and ceremonies explain the origins of land, people, and natural features. These traditions are passed down through generations, maintaining a deep connection between people, nature, and spirituality. The Dreaming is not only a mythic past but an ongoing presence that guides moral behavior, identity, and the relationship with the land.