2. What They Symbolize
According to their culture, the Wandjina is the Rain Spirit which brings life to the people and the lands. They are the deliverers of water which is essential to all aspects of life, representing fertility and growth. These spirits were thought to have transformed into paintings on the rocks so that they can live forever, dictating weather for the people.
They were believed to be capable of shooting down lightning or causing a flood when unhappy with human actions. Some of the caves that have the Wandjina are in are considered to be places where new life can emanate, directly creating unborn children. For some aboriginals, these places are extremely spiritual locations as they believe just like human spirits live on after this life–so do the Wandjina.