Jeithi people facts for kids
The Jeithi were an Indigenous Australian people from New South Wales, Australia. They lived in Australia a long time ago.
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Where the Jeithi Lived
The Jeithi people lived in a large area of New South Wales, Australia. Their land was full of eucalyptus trees and native pine trees. It was located between the Murray River and a town called Wagga Wagga. Their territory stretched from Tocumwal to Howlong, and up to places like Lake Urana, Jerilderie, and Lockhart. Two important creeks, the Yanko and Billabong creeks, also ran through their land. This area was about 13,000 square kilometers (5,000 square miles).
How the Jeithi Lived Together
Not much is known about the Jeithi people's daily life. We do know they were made up of different family groups, called clans. They also had a special way of organizing their society called a moiety system. This system often divided people into two main groups for marriage and ceremonies.
A Glimpse into Jeithi History
When people from Europe first started exploring Australia, the Jeithi people were already facing changes. Other Indigenous groups, like the Wiradjuri people, were moving into their traditional lands from the east. This meant the Jeithi people were slowly being pushed out of some of their territory.
Other Names for the Jeithi
Sometimes, the Jeithi people were known by other names, including:
- Yeidthee
- Pikkolatpan
Some Jeithi Words
Here are a few words from the Jeithi language:
- womboi (kangaroo)
- middi (tame dog)
- mama (father)
- gooni (mother)
- gooin (whiteman)
