He Atua, he tangata the world of Māori mythology

A fully revised edition of the authoritative work of Maori myths and legends. Esteemed editor Ross Calman (Ngati Raukawa, Ngati Toa, Kai Tahu) has further revised the Reed Book of Maori Mythology to blend story, source and commentary into a captivating collection. Published in a distinguished hardba...

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1. Verfasser: Reed, Alexander W. 1908-1979 (VerfasserIn)
Format: Buch
Sprache:English
Veröffentlicht: Auckland, New Zealand Oratia Books 2021
Ausgabe:Third edition
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Inhaltsangabe:
  • Creation
  • Ngā atua : the Māori pantheon
  • Overworlds and underworlds
  • The Māui cycle
  • The tāwhaki cycle
  • Iwi atua : supernatural peoples
  • He tipua : ogres and ogresses
  • Taniwha and giant birds
  • Legends of earth
  • Legends of ocean
  • Legends of sky
  • Tohunga and mākutu
  • Legends of giants and flying men
  • Legends of love and endurance