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| Similar entities | Njirana (father) |
|---|---|
| Folklore | Luritja and Jumu |
| Region | Northern Territory and Western Australia |
Julana is a deity of the Jumu and Luritja people of Western Australia and the Northern Territory in Australia. In the mythology of the Jumu and Luritja people, Julana is an echerous spirit who surprises women by burrowing beneath the sand, leaping out, and raping them. When he was alive, he wandered the Earth with his father, Njirana, during the Dreamtime.
References
- "JULANA - the Jumu God of Wrongdoing (Australian Aboriginal mythology)". Godchecker - Your Guide to the Gods. Retrieved 9 August 2023.
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