Daramulum

In Aboriginal cultures of south-east Australia, Daramulum (variations: Darhumulan, Daramulan, Dhurramoolun or Dharramaalan) (“one legged”, from dharra 'leg, thigh' + maal 'one' + -an suffix)[a][citation needed] is a sky hero associated with Baiame, and an emu-wife.

[4] Daramulum is depicted on rock art off Elvina Track in Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park, near to a carving of his emu-wife.

[2] He is depicted in semi-profile, with one arm, an emu-back (i.e. pointed buttocks), and a large foot.

[5] His voice can be heard through the medium of the bullroarer which is whirled through the air during initiation ceremonies.

[citation needed] For the Guringai, Daramulum is represented by the Alpha Crucis of the Southern Cross, with the remainder of the Cross representing the head of his emu wife (of the emu in the sky constellation).