Kinship System
There is a very complex classification system that maps out relationships for people and the natural world around us. This is sometimes referred to as a Kinship system. The image shows some of the animals of the area and the groups they belong to.
People are also a part of this system. Each bininj person is locked into the system by their birth inheritance.
Kinship System – Gunmud
alngarridj
nangarridj
alwamud
nawamud
algamarrang
nagamarrang
alburlanj
naburlanj
alwagadj
nawagadj
albangardi
nabangardi
algodjok
nagodjok
algangila
nagangila
There are 16 Kinship or Gunmud classification names: 8 male and 8 female groups, 8 Dhuwa and 8 Yirridja.
You will learn more about this during your visit to Kakadu Billabong Safari Camp.

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