He atua, he tangata
the world of Māori mythology
Reed, A. W. (Alexander Wyclif)
1908-1979
creator
author.
Calman, Ross
1971-
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editor.
text
bibliography
nz
2021
Third edition.
monographic
eng
400 pages ; 25 cm.
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 hardback, this work will provide a valuable source of reading and reference for years to come.
Creation -- Ngā Atua : the Māori pantheon -- Overworlds and underworlds -- The Māui Cycle -- The Tāwhaki Cycle -- Iwi Atua : supernatural peoples -- He Tipua : ogres and ogressess -- 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.
A.W. Reed ; revised by Ross Calman.
First published as: Treasury of Māori folklore. Wellington : Reed, 1963. Second edition published as: Reed book of Māori mythology. Also published with title: Raupō book of Māori mythology.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
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Māori (New Zealand people)
Folklore
Mythology, Māori
Legends
New Zealand
Atua
Ao wairua
Māui
Taniwha
Mākutu
Pūrākau
9780947506889
NZWHB
210615
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