Nharangga Word

gurrildra

English Word

the person who receives the corroboree songs and dances from the spirits

Sound

Lexical Category
noun

Definition/Cultural Note

- this person was responsible for the knowledge, creation and channelling of sacred songs and dances.- probably comes from gurri-dhura, corroboree dance + person.

Different ways of saying this word
kurrilidra; gurrildri (may be plural).