A Story of the Narrunga People of Yorke Peninsula.

Buthera was a big strong man on a journey through his country to the southern part of Yorke Peninsula.

On the way he camped and met a stranger who said he was Mudjitju, the leader of the bat people.

Buthera was angry at Mudjitju coming into his land without permission. They fought and Buthera cut Mudjitju in two, which is why the bat has short legs today, and the folds where he was cut can still be seen on his body.

Buthera continued along his way until he came to Gardiemutka (called Curramulka today, meaning Emu Water Holes) where a group were camped by the water holes. They had been told of the fight by the willy wagtail, (who the Narrunga and many other people believe to be a messenger and bearer of news).

Buthera was annoyed that the people knew of his fight with Mudjitju and caused a great bushfire to encircle them. The people tried to escape into the waterholes but they were all burnt. The wind rose, turning them into birds - magpies, shags, and seagulls. Today we can see how their bodies were burnt black by the fire and smeared with the grey and white ashes.

Buthera continued on his journey until he met Ngarna. Ngarna was a little man, Ngarna was Mudjitju, and Mudjitju was a bat. The two men had an argument and fought. In the fight Ngarna was wounded by Buthera, but Ngarna was clever and quick-footed and ran away. Buthera was at Guguthie and he threw his waddy (club) across the bay at Ngarna, who hid behind a rock. The waddy missed Ngarna and landed with tremendous force, breaking in two.

The club head became the large rock known as Buthera's Rock which lies at Moongurie on the western side of Bookooyana (Point Pearce peninsula). Blood from the wounds can be seen in the sand nearby.

The handle lies in pieces on the other side not far from Yudrie, and the stones which formed it can be seen there still.

Ngarna became a large rock which can be seen on the point named after him.

Buthera's Rock reminds us of Buthera's great strength and his fight with Ngarna.