The Illustrated Encyclopedia Of Maori Myth And Legend

A concise guide to Maori myths and legends, religious beliefs, folklore and history. More than 300 entries, arranged alphabetically, reveal the subtlety and complexity of the traditional Maori view of the world.

"Maori story-tellers of the nineteenth century wrote these thirty traditional stories as they were accustomed to tell them. This illustrated anthology presents their writings in the original Maori and in ... [translation]"--Back cover.

"A new collection of classical M~aori stories"--Cover.

A collection of the author's favourite Maori myths and legends - from the creation and ever-popular mischief-making of Maui, to the great love stories of Hinemoa and Tutanekai, and Turongo and Mahinarangi. Beautifully illustrated.

The Maori have a rich and colourful tradition of myth and legend. Some of their most important and popular tales are retold in this classic book. The stories range from the creation of the world and the coming of life, death and knowledge, to supernatural tales of love, terror and adventure. Read about the great god Tane, about Maui who tamed the sun, about the woman on the moon, about monsters, fairies, fabulous birds and moving mountains.