There were six winds, three of which were male, and three female. The cold west wind is called Gheeger Gheeger. She is guarded by Wahn the Crow, who keeps her confined in a hollow log. It is necessary for him to do this because she has such a turbulent nature. Sometimes she escapes, and Wahn is kept busy trying to catch her and bring her back. The log is slowly decaying. When it finally falls to pieces, Wahn will be unable to control the west wind, which will run wild, and will devastate the whole earth. The south wind, Gooroondoodilbaydilbay, is accompanied by Mullian the Eagle Hawk, who can be seen in the sky riding on her back in the form of towering cumulus clouds.

The south-east wind, Yarrageh, has three wives, the Budtha, Bibbil, and Bumble trees. When he makes love to them, they begin to grow and put forth flowers and fruit as a sign that Yarrageh, the spirit of spring, has arrived. The north wind, Douran Douran, is also a great lover. From his kisses come the floral dresses of the Coolah, Noongah, and Kurrajong trees. The east wind is Gunyahmoo.

Twice a year there is a corroboree which is attended by all the winds, including Gheeger Gheeger, whois released for this special occasion by Wahn. The female winds are unpredictable and wild. They rage through the trees, breaking branches and moaning because their lovers have been stolen from them. In contrast to their behaviour, the male winds are gentle. It is their love which causes trees to put on their leaves, and to flower and fruit, and the earth to blossom in its green mantle.

From A.W.Reed, Aboriginal Fables, 1965, Australia