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Book Reed Book of Maori Mythology

Download or read book Reed Book of Maori Mythology written by Alexander Wyclif Reed and published by Raupo. This book was released on 2004 with total page 564 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Reed Book of Maori Mythology is a new, updated and revised version of A.W. Reed's classic A Treasury of Maori Folklore (1963). These vivid and entertaining stories have been revised by Ross Calman, and can now be enjoyed by a new generation of readers. The book tells the stories of the creation of the universe, of Rangi and Papa and the children of earth and sky, of the demigods Maui and Tawhaki, of supernatural monsters and fairies, and of heroes and lovers. For centuries Maori were isolated from the rest of the Polynesian world - indeed, from the rest of the world - and subsequently developed a remarkably rich, and in many ways unique, mythology. Far from being just entertainment - and the stories are very entertaining - these stories are part of a living, breathing culture. They are part of our heritage, both Maori and Pakeha."

Book Maori Myths   Legendary Tales

Download or read book Maori Myths Legendary Tales written by Alexander Wyclif Reed and published by White Cloud Books. This book was released on 1999 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Maori Myths & Legendary Tales was first published in 1946 as Myths and Legends of Maoriland, and subsequently reprinted four times before the second edition was published in 1958, followed by the third edition in 1961. It went on to become one of New Zealand's most recognised books of the genre, winning an Esther Glen medal for the best children's book in 1947, and enjoyed considerable popularity in London, New York and Australia. This new edition retains the work of illustrator Dennis Turner and is presented with a stunning new cover based on the 'Rangi and Papa' mural, by highly acclaimed artist Cliff Whiting, which now hangs in the Beehive in Wellington.

Book M  ori Myth and Legend

    Book Details:
  • Author : Alexander Wyclif Reed
  • Publisher :
  • Release : 2011
  • ISBN : 9780143565475
  • Pages : 92 pages

Download or read book M ori Myth and Legend written by Alexander Wyclif Reed and published by . This book was released on 2011 with total page 92 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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 to the coming of life, death and knowledge. They incorporate the great god Tane, Maui who tamed the sun, the woman on the moon, monsters, fairies, wondrous birds and moving mountains.

Book Raup   Book of M  ori Mythology

Download or read book Raup Book of M ori Mythology written by Alexander Wyclif Reed and published by Raupo. This book was released on 2008-01-01 with total page 528 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Raupo Book of Maori Mythology is a new, updated and revised version of A.W. Reed's classic Treasury of Maori Folklore (1963). These vivid and entertaining stories have been revised by Ross Calman, and can now be enjoyed by a new generation of readers. The book tells the stories of the creation of the universe, of Rangi and Papa and the children of earth and sky, of the demigods Maui and Tawhaki, of taniwha and patupaiarehe, supernatural monsters and fairies, and of heroes and lovers. For centuries Maori were isolated from the rest of the Polynesian world, indeed, from the rest of the 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 culture and heritage.

Book He Atua  He Tangata

    Book Details:
  • Author : A. W. Reed
  • Publisher : Oratia Books
  • Release : 2022-05-31
  • ISBN : 9780947506889
  • Pages : 0 pages

Download or read book He Atua He Tangata written by A. W. Reed and published by Oratia Books. This book was released on 2022-05-31 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.

Book M  ori Place Names

Download or read book M ori Place Names written by A.W. Reed and published by Oratia Media Ltd. This book was released on 2020-11-02T00:00:00Z with total page 120 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Pronounce and understand Māori place names with the new fourth edition of A.W. Reed's classic guide to meanings and origins of names across New Zealand. From Ahaura to Whitianga, this handily sized book is the definitive guide to the most common and notable Māori names in Aotearoa/New Zealand. Included are maps on the inside covers showing principal names, and reproductions of the illustrations from the 1950 edition of the book by renowned artist James Berry.

Book Land of the Long White Cloud

Download or read book Land of the Long White Cloud written by Kiri Te Kanawa and published by Puffin. This book was released on 1989 with total page 114 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For children.

Book Purakau

    Book Details:
  • Author : Various Authors
  • Publisher : Penguin Random House New Zealand Limited
  • Release : 2019-05-07
  • ISBN : 014377297X
  • Pages : 404 pages

Download or read book Purakau written by Various Authors and published by Penguin Random House New Zealand Limited. This book was released on 2019-05-07 with total page 404 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A lively, stimulating and engaging retelling of purakau - Maori myths - by contemporary Maori writers. Ka mua, ka muri . . . Ancient Maori creation myths, portrayals of larger-than-life heroes and tales of engrossing magical beings have endured through the ages. Some hail back to Hawaiki, some are firmly grounded in New Zealand and its landscape. Through countless generations, the stories have been reshaped and passed on. This new collection presents a wide range of traditional myths that have been retold by some of our best Maori wordsmiths. The writers have added their own creativity, perspectives and sometimes wonderfully unexpected twists, bringing new life and energy to these rich, spellbinding and significant taonga. Take a fresh look at Papatuanuku, a wild ride with Maui, or have a creepy encounter with Ruruhi-Kerepo, for these and many more mythical figures await you. Explore the past, from it shape the future . . . The contributors are: Jacqueline Carter, David Geary, Patricia Grace, Briar Grace-Smith, Whiti Hereaka, Keri Hulme, Witi Ihimaera, Kelly Joseph, Hemi, Kelly, Nic Low, Tina Makereti, Kelly Ana Morey, Paula Morris, Frazer Rangihuna, Renee, Robert Sullivan, Apirana Taylor, Ngahuia Te Awekotuku, Clayton Te Kohe, Hone Tuwhare, Briar Wood.

Book Favourite Maori Legends

    Book Details:
  • Author : Alexander Wyclif Reed
  • Publisher :
  • Release : 1965
  • ISBN :
  • Pages : 142 pages

Download or read book Favourite Maori Legends written by Alexander Wyclif Reed and published by . This book was released on 1965 with total page 142 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Book Favourite M  ori Legends

    Book Details:
  • Author : A. W. Reed
  • Publisher : Libro International
  • Release : 2013
  • ISBN : 9781877514562
  • Pages : 0 pages

Download or read book Favourite M ori Legends written by A. W. Reed and published by Libro International. This book was released on 2013 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is a republication of the 1965 edition with some amendments.

Book Ng   Atua

    Book Details:
  • Author : Robyn Kahukiwa
  • Publisher :
  • Release : 2023
  • ISBN : 9781990042423
  • Pages : 0 pages

Download or read book Ng Atua written by Robyn Kahukiwa and published by . This book was released on 2023 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Aotearoa is home to many marvellous gods. They are special. They are unique. They are awesome. Open these pages and discover the amazing gods that populate Aotearoa New Zealand. Ngā Atua: Māori Gods profiles the major players in the Māori pantheon-from the powerful atua Tāne to gods of women (Hine-te-iwaiwa), sea(Tangaroa), fire (Mahuika) and many others. Ngā Atua is an easy and beautiful introduction to Māori gods for readers of all ages."--Back cover.

Book Legends of Aotearoa

    Book Details:
  • Author : Chris Winitana
  • Publisher : Harpercollins Australia
  • Release : 2001
  • ISBN : 9781869503499
  • Pages : 160 pages

Download or read book Legends of Aotearoa written by Chris Winitana and published by Harpercollins Australia. This book was released on 2001 with total page 160 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Now, in this book, Chris Winitana re-tells fourteen of the favourite stories of the Maori people, accompanied by over one hundred colour photograghs by Andy Reisinger that show the paradise that was - and is - New Zealand. The book includes many of the best-known stories - the legends of Maui, Kupe, the Arawa canoe, Rona and the moon - and some less well known, such as the legend of the walking mountains, the fires of the earth, the flight of the greenstone people and the story of Wakatipu. The legends cover tribal areas from all around New Zealand, reflecting the breadth of the photography, from isolated Northland beaches to lofty alpine heights."--BOOK JACKET.

Book The Illustrated Encyclopedia of M  ori Myth and Legend

Download or read book The Illustrated Encyclopedia of M ori Myth and Legend written by Margaret Orbell and published by ISBS. This book was released on 1996 with total page 320 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Book He Pukapuka Tataku i Nga Mahi a Te Rauparaha Nui   A Record of the Life of the Great Te Rauparaha

Download or read book He Pukapuka Tataku i Nga Mahi a Te Rauparaha Nui A Record of the Life of the Great Te Rauparaha written by Tamihana Te Rauparaha and published by Auckland University Press. This book was released on 2020-11-12 with total page 623 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Te Rauparaha is most well known today as the composer of the haka &‘Ka mate', made famous the world over by the All Blacks. A major figure in nineteenth-century history, Te Rauparaha was responsible for rearranging the tribal landscape of a large part of the country after leading his tribe Ngati Toa to migrate to Kapiti Island. He is venerated by his own descendants but reviled with equal passion by the descendants of those tribes who were on the receiving end of his military campaigns in the musket-war era. He Pukapuka Tataku i nga Mahi a Te Rauparaha Nui is a 50,000-word account in te reo Maori of Te Rauparaha's life, written by his son Tamihana Te Rauparaha between 1866 and 1869. A pioneering work of Maori (and, indeed, indigenous) biography, Tamihana's narrative weaves together the oral accounts of his father and other kaumatua to produce an extraordinary record of Te Rauparaha and his rapidly changing world. Edited and translated by Ross Calman, a descendant of Te Rauparaha, He Pukapuka Tataku i nga Mahi a Te Rauparaha Nui makes available for the first time this major work of Maori literature in a parallel Maori/English edition.

Book Four Corners of the Sky

Download or read book Four Corners of the Sky written by Steve Zeitlin and published by Macmillan. This book was released on 2000-10-15 with total page 148 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A collection of folk stories from around the world, each accompanied by background information, that explain the various perspectives of different peoples on how the universe and their world came to be.

Book Punga the Goddess of Ugly

Download or read book Punga the Goddess of Ugly written by Deborah Nourse Lattimore and published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt P. This book was released on 1993 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this richly illustrated Maori folktale, Kiri and Maraweia must learn how to dance the haka porperly to ve captured by Punga, the goddess of ugly. The twins use advice from their grandmother, the lizard, and the mudfish to outwit Punga.

Book Maui

    Book Details:
  • Author : Hana Hiraina Erlbeck
  • Publisher : Raupo
  • Release : 2000
  • ISBN :
  • Pages : 138 pages

Download or read book Maui written by Hana Hiraina Erlbeck and published by Raupo. This book was released on 2000 with total page 138 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A collection of stories about Maui, adpated from traditional Maori myths and legends.