Maori Myth and Legend
by A. W. Reed
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The Maori have a rich and colourful tradition of myth and legend - many of their most important and popular tales are retold in this classic, bestselling book. Written with the general reader in mind, the stories range from the creation of the world to the coming of life, death and knowledge. They incorporate the great god Tane, Maui who tamed the sun, the woman on the moon, monsters, fairies, wondrous birds and moving mountains.Tags
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First published by A.H. & A.W. Reed separately as 'Maori Legends' in 1972 and 'Maori Myth' in 1977 many Maori traditional legends are retold in this appealing book. The stories include the Maori creation stories as well as the coming of life, death and knowledge. Also included are stories of the Maori gods Tane and Maui, the woman on the moon, monsters, fairies, now extint birds and moving mountains. The cover with its green tones and vibrant golden moon is appealing, as is the fiction book size and the black and white illustrations by Roger Hart
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- 398.20993 — Social sciences Customs, etiquette & folklore Folklore Folk literature History, geographic treatment, biography Folklore of Australnesia and the Pacific Islands Australasia
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- BL2615 .R43 — Philosophy, Psychology and Religion Religions. Mythology. Rationalism Religions. Mythology. Rationalism History and principles of religions Pacific Ocean islands. Oceania
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