Muthi Muthi facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Muthi muthi people |
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Riverina bioregion
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| Language family: | Pama–Nyungan |
| Language branch: | Kulin |
| Language group: | Western |
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| Location: | Northern Riverina and Far West regions of New South Wales |
| Coordinates: | 33°30′S 145°30′E / 33.500°S 145.500°E |
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The Muthi Muthi people are an Aboriginal Australian group. Their traditional lands are in the Northern Riverina and Far West areas of New South Wales.
The Muthi Muthi people are the traditional owners of places like Nimmie Caira and the Lowbidgee. They also share caretaking rights for Lake Mungo, Mungo Man, and Mungo Lady. They share these rights with the nearby Paakantji and Ngiyampaa groups.
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Muthi Muthi Language
The Muthi Muthi people spoke a language called Madhi Madhi. It is part of the Kulinic language family. According to expert Barry Blake, Madhi Madhi is the most well-known of the Mathi languages.
What makes Madhi Madhi special is that it does not have one-syllable nouns. This is different from many languages spoken by their neighbours.
Traditional Lands
The traditional lands of the Muthi Muthi people covered about 5,700 square kilometres (2,200 square miles). These lands included the Murrumbidgee River near Balranald. Their western border was close to Lake Benanee. Their northern lands were west of Carrawatha.
Today, several towns are within their traditional territory. These include Booligal, Oxley, Maude, Homebush, Clare, Kyalite, Tooleybuc, Koraleigh, and Euston.
Neighbouring Groups
The Muthi Muthi people shared borders with several other Aboriginal groups. These included the Parrintyi to the north and the YitaYita to the northeast. The Nari-Nari were to the east, and the Wati Wati were to the south. The Dadi Dadi were to the southwest, and the Kureinji were to the west.
Archaeological studies have found burial mounds in this area. These mounds help confirm the traditional boundaries of the Muthi Muthi people.
Other Names for Muthi Muthi
The Muthi Muthi people have been known by several other names, including:
- Bakiin
- Madi-madi
- Mataua
- Matimati
- Matthee-matthee
- Moorta Moorta
- Muti muti
- Mutte Mutte
- Mutti Mutti
Native Title Claim
In 1997, the Muthi Muthi people made a claim for Native Title. This claim was for an area in the south of New South Wales. Native Title means that Aboriginal people have special rights to their traditional lands and waters.
Famous Muthi Muthi People
Some notable people connected to the Muthi Muthi community include:
- Kutcha Edwards, a musician
- Mungo Man and Mungo Lady, ancient human remains found at Lake Mungo
- Ballandella and Tourandury, individuals mentioned in historical records
- Whitepeeper, a person linked to the Burke and Wills expedition
A Few Muthi Muthi Words
Here are some words from the Madhi Madhi language:
- lénghi (camp)
- wanápi (fire)
- wuthúngi (man)
