The Dreamtime

The Dreamtime is a foundational concept in Indigenous Australian spirituality, representing the period when ancestral beings created the land, animals, and humans through their actions and stories. It encompasses the timeless time before and during the world's formation, serving as a spiritual framework that connects people to their environment, laws, and cultural identity. The stories and practices from the Dreamtime are conveyed through storytelling, ceremonies, and art, preserving knowledge of the land’s origins, moral principles, and the interconnectedness of all life. It is both a mythic past and an ongoing spiritual reality for Indigenous communities.