This painting depicts designs associated with the swamp and soakage water site of Malparingya, north-east of Mt. Webb in Western Australia. The Rain and Lightning Dreaming is associated with the site. It is said that two snakes live underground at Malparingya. This mythology forms part of the Tingari Cycle. Since events associated with the Tingari Cycle are of a secret nature no further detail was given. Generally, the Tingari are a group of mythical characters of the Dreaming who travelled over vast stretches of the country, performing rituals and creating and shaping particular sites. The Tingari Men were usually followed by Tingari Women and accompanied by novices and their travels and adventures are enshrined in a number of song cycles. These mythologies form part of the teachings of the post initiatory youths today as well as providing explanations for contemporary customs. —Papunya Tula Artists