Wodoi & Djingun (spotted nightjar & owlet nightjar) 23-0210

"Wodoi and Djingun are two birds which represent the two skin types (clans or moieties) to which all Wandjina people belong. Woody and Djingun were fighting over sugar bags (bush honey). Djingun hit Wodoi and the blood from Wodoi flowed crimson, to represent red ochre. Wodoi then retaliated and struck Djingun, whose blood was much paler. This represents white ochre. Both birds then realised that their fighting was pointless and shared the honey. All the while the Wandjinas were watching and passed this story on to the people to show that different tribes can get on together. Today at Mowanjum the law of Wodoi and Djingun is still very strong. A Wodoi person must always marry someone from the Djingun moiety and vice-versa. In this way the people believe that the bloodlines will stay strong and help keep the spirit of the Wandjina alive."

– Leah Umbagai

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Wodoi & Djingun (spotted nightjar & owlet nightjar) 23-0210

  • Leah Umbagai | Wodoi & Djingun (spotted nightjar & owlet nightjar) 23-0210
  • Leah Umbagai | Wodoi & Djingun (spotted nightjar & owlet nightjar) 23-0210
  • Leah Umbagai | Wodoi & Djingun (spotted nightjar & owlet nightjar) 23-0210
  • Leah Umbagai | Wodoi & Djingun (spotted nightjar & owlet nightjar) 23-0210