Polynesian Mythology
by Sir George Grey, J. A. Davies
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When Sir George became governor (in 1845) of New Zealand during the Maori wars, he soon perceived that to successfully govern and to conciliate that he needed to have a grasp of Maori language, manners, customs and religion. He found that the older chiefs were continually quoting from their ancient legends and poems. This inspired him to become acquainted with Maori mythology. Polynesian mythology is chiefly a translation of Nga Mahinge, comprising 23 legends including the children of heaven show more and earth, the legends of Maui and of Tawhaki and the discovery of New Zealand. Grey later recorded the mythology that he had collected for posterity, and the book was first published in 1855. show lessTags
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- Canonical title
- Polynesian Mythology
- Original title
- Polynesian Mythology, and Ancient Traditional History of the New Zealand Race: As Furnished by Their Priests and Chiefs
- Original publication date
- 1854
- Important places
- Polynesia; New Zealand
- Original language
- English
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- Genres
- Nonfiction, History, Religion & Spirituality, Fiction and Literature, Biography & Memoir
- DDC/MDS
- 398.2 — Society, government, & culture Customs, etiquette & folklore Folklore & Folktales Folk literature
- LCC
- BL2615 .G7 — Philosophy, Psychology and Religion Religions. Mythology. Rationalism Religions. Mythology. Rationalism History and principles of religions Pacific Ocean islands. Oceania
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- 57
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- Languages
- English, Maori
- Media
- Paper, Ebook
- ISBNs
- 12
- ASINs
- 8
