Wambeen

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Wambeen is an evil god of Australian Aboriginal mythology. Known for his lightning hurling figure, like many other subjects of ancient tales, Wambeen prefers travelers for his victims.[1] Said to come down to earth to smite wanderers, he was recognized only by his smell of evil.

References

  1. ^ Massola, Aldo (1968). Bunjil's cave: myths, legends and superstitions of the aborigines of south-east Australia. Lansdowne Press. p. 150. Retrieved 15 May 2013.

Mercatante, Anthony S.. "Wambeen."The facts On File Encyclopedia of world Mythology and Legend. 1988.