Myths and Legends- How Kangaroo Got His Tail

This legend, How Kangaroo Got His Tail, is often told by Australian Aboriginals. It is a legend telling how two friends, Mirram the Kangaroo and Warreen the Wombat became enemies. It says that Mirram always slept outside under the stars, until one winter night. Mirram always laughed at Warreen for sleeping inside, so that winter night when Mirram came to sleep inside, Warreen did not help him get warm. the next morning Mirram hit him on the head with a rock, making his head become flat. In revenge, Warreen threw a spear at Mirram and it hit the base of his spine, causing the kangaroo to have a tail.