The Singing Scoutmaster: Rainbow Serpent Creates the Rivers, The

In the beginning, when the world was flat and barren, there lived the great Rainbow Serpent, a mighty creature that slithered across the land. Its body was long and powerful, covered in shimmering scales of every color. As the Rainbow Serpent moved, it carved deep furrows in the earth, creating the valleys and mountains.

One day, the Rainbow Serpent grew thirsty and tired. It stopped in a hollow and began to coil its massive body into the ground. As it coiled, water sprang up from the earth, filling the hollows and furrows, creating rivers and lakes. The Serpent's scales glistened as it slithered away, leaving behind a network of waterways that crisscrossed the land.

Wherever the Rainbow Serpent went, new life began to flourish. Trees and plants grew along the rivers, animals came to drink, and the people found places to fish and gather food. The Rainbow Serpent's path brought life to the dry, dusty land, making it a place of beauty and abundance.

But the Rainbow Serpent was not just a creator—it was also a protector. It watched over the rivers and lakes, ensuring that the waters flowed clean and pure. The people learned to respect the Serpent's rivers, for they knew that to pollute or destroy them would bring the Serpent's wrath.

Even today, the rivers and waterways of Australia are seen as the marks of the Rainbow Serpent, and the people tell the story of how the Serpent's movements shaped the land. The Rainbow Serpent is honored as both a creator and a guardian, a reminder of the delicate balance between nature and life.