{"title":"K.Langloh Parker","description":"\u003cp\u003eK. Langloh Parker, also known as Catherine Langloh Parker, was an influential author and ethnographer best known for her work in recording and sharing Aboriginal Australian stories at the turn of the 20th century. Her insightful collections, including titles like \u003cem\u003eWise Women of the Dreamtime\u003c\/em\u003e, offer readers a beautiful glimpse into the rich traditions and cultural narratives of Aboriginal communities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis collection focuses on stories that resonate with themes of self-discovery, wisdom, and personal development, making it an enriching resource for those interested in self-help and personal growth. Parker had a unique ability to capture the essence and spiritual depth of the tales she collected, providing readers with an opportunity to reflect on universal themes and timeless wisdom.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor anyone curious about cultural heritage and the shared human experience, K. Langloh Parker's works serve as a bridge to understanding the profound teachings of the Dreamtime, as told by the wise women she so respectfully documented. Her books remain a testament to the power of storytelling and its capacity to inform and inspire across generations.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"wise-women-of-the-dreamtime-by-klangloh-parker-9780892814770","title":"Wise Women of the Dreamtime","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExtending deep into the caverns of humanity's oldest memories, beyond 60,000 years of history and into the Dreamtime, this collection of Australian Aboriginal myths has been passed down through the generations by tribal storytellers. The myths were compiled at the turn of the century by K. Langloh Parker, one of the first Europeans to realise their significance and spiritual sophistication.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSaved from drowning by Aboriginal friends when she was just a child, Parker subsequently gained unique access to Aboriginal women and to stories that had previously eluded anthropologists. In the stories, women tell of their own initiations and ceremonies, the origins and destiny of humanity, and the behavioural codes for society. Included are stories of child-rearing practices, young love in adversity, the dangers of invoking the spiritual powers, the importance of social sharing, the role of women in male conflicts, the dark feminine, and the transformational power of language.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eWise Women of the Dreamtime\u003c\/em\u003e allows us to participate in the world's oldest stories and to begin a new dream of harmony between human society and nature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Arotahi Agency","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46652856434924,"sku":"9780892814770","price":25.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/24043753482505.jpg?v=1752437604"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/k-langloh-parker.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}