Dreamtime

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This paper explains the term "dreamtime" as it relates to the Aboriginal religion and belief system. According to the Dreamtime belief, all life, including humans, animals, and plants, are all apart of an organized network which can be traced back to the original spirits of Dreamtime. This paper briefly explains how Dreamtime dictates the spiritual, religious, and social aspects of almost all Aboriginal culture, directly reflecting these people's beliefs, values, and ideas.

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"The tie to Dreamtime is so strong and unique in the everyday lives of the tribes, that the creation of earth is enacted during rituals of dance and celebration. As the name may suggest, Dreamtime is practiced personally through revelations, visions, and actual dreams each Aborigine have (aboriginalart.com). For the Aborigines, these personal religious practices are what explain the meaning of life and answer the question of why they are on this earth."

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