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Māori myth and legend /

Reed, A. W. 1908-1979.

Māori myth and legend / illustrated by Roger Hart with text by A.W. Reed. - Auckland, [N.Z.] : Reed, 2007. - 95 p. : ill. ; 25 cm.

Originally published: 1972.

Includes bibliographical references (p. [96])

The book ranges over the most widely recognised myth and supernatural stories from the ancient Maori world including the Creation cycle, legends of Maui, the moon, pounamu, kumara, fertility, denizens of the sea and sky, restless mountains, giants, ogresses, fairies, tribal gods, tohunga, taniwha and even magic itself. Each legend is accompanied by a Roger Hart painting which visually re-imagines scenes using the language of colour.

ISBN: 9780790011394 (hbk.) : $34.99

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Legends--New Zealand.
Mythology, Maori.
Pūrākau.
Maori (New Zealand people)--Folklore.

Dewey Class. No.: 398.2 / REE 398.209931 / REE

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