Mokoi, the Glossary
In Australian Aboriginal mythology (specifically: Yolngu), Mokoi (lit. "evil spirit") is an evil spirit who killed sorcerers who used black magic.[1]
Table of Contents
4 relations: Australian Aboriginal religion and mythology, Black magic, Magic (supernatural), Yolngu.
- Australian Aboriginal legendary creatures
Australian Aboriginal religion and mythology
Australian Aboriginal religion and mythology is the sacred spirituality represented in the stories performed by Aboriginal Australians within each of the language groups across Australia in their ceremonies.
See Mokoi and Australian Aboriginal religion and mythology
Black magic
Black magic has traditionally referred to the use of supernatural powers or magic for evil and selfish purposes.
Magic (supernatural)
Magic is an ancient practice rooted in rituals, spiritual divinations, and/or cultural lineage—with an intention to invoke, manipulate, or otherwise manifest supernatural forces, beings, or entities in the natural world.
See Mokoi and Magic (supernatural)
Yolngu
The Yolngu or Yolŋu are an aggregation of Aboriginal Australian people inhabiting north-eastern Arnhem Land in the Northern Territory of Australia.
See Mokoi and Yolngu
See also
Australian Aboriginal legendary creatures
- Akurra
- Arkaroo
- Bobbi-Bobbi
- Bunyip
- Dirawong
- Gandangara
- Garkain
- Gundagai lore
- Inapertwa
- Ipilja-ipilja
- Kinie Ger
- Malingee
- Mimi (folklore)
- Minka Bird
- Mokoi
- Muldjewangk
- Mungoon-Gali
- Nargun
- Papinijuwari
- Rainbow Serpent
- Thardid Jimbo
- The Giant Devil Dingo
- Thinan-malkia
- Tiddalik
- Wagyl
- Whowie
- Wirnpa
- Yalungur
- Yara-ma-yha-who
- Yawkyawk
- Yee-Na-Pah
- Yowie