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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