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Maori myths and legends have an important role in transmitting and regenerating traditional knowledge. Yet as Ross Calman points out in his introduction to this new edition, they are also simply great yarns - reflective of a time when telling and listening to stories was a key le ...
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A new edition of this classic collection of Maori myths and legends. Retaining the work of illustrator Dennis Turner, the book is presented with a stunning new cover based on the Rangi & Papa mural by artist Cliff Whiting.
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The first paperback edition of this classic A.W. Reed title remains true to the original vision - to create a highly accessible reference to the traditional life and customs of Maori. Taonga Tuku Iho translates to 'treasures from the past that have been handed down to us'. Thi ...
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Place Names of New Zealand, prepared with both locals and visitors in mind, is a user-friendly reference work that no library, home, marae or office in New Zealand should be without.
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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 and the coming of life, death ...
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Several hundred proverbs [...] categorised under a large number of diverse headings, with translations and explanations in English"--Back cover.
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The Raupo Concise Maori Dictionary is an invaluable reference work, providing an essential list of words and their equivalents in Maori and English. First published in 1948, the dictionary has been revised and updated numerous times since, giving testimony to its ongoing reliabil ...
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A collection of over 70 stories that retell Aboriginal fables and legendary tales. These have been told by tribes over Australia for thousands of years. Subjects include how the black snake became poisonous and how the Murray River was formed.
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For centuries Maori were isolated from the rest of the Polynesian world and subsequently developed a remarkably rich and unique mythology. These stories are not just entertaining; they are a part of every New Zealander's cultural heritage. This book - volume 1 of a series dedicat ...
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