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He Atua, he tangata : the world of Māori mythology / A. W. Reed, revised by Ross Calman.

By: Contributor(s): Material type: TextTextPublication details: Auckland, New Zealand : Oratia Books, 2021. Edition: Third editionDescription: 400 pages ; 25 cmISBN:
  • 9780947506889
  • 0947506888
Other title:
  • World of Māori mythology
Uniform titles:
  • Reed book of Māori mythology
Subject(s): DDC classification:
  • 398.2 23
LOC classification:
  • GR375 .R415 2021
Contents:
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.
Summary: 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.
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Item type Current library Collection Call number Status Notes Date due Barcode
Non-Fiction - New Zealand Non-Fiction - New Zealand Waimate Non-Fiction Non Fiction 398.2 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) Not For Loan Not for loan A00818670

Includes bibliographical references.

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.

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.

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