Māori myth and legend /

Reed, A. W. 1908-1979,

Māori myth and legend / A.W. Reed ; illustrated by Roger Hart. - New rev. ed. - Auckland [N.Z.] : Heinemann Reed, 1988 - 87 p. : ill. ; 20 cm.

"First published separately as Maori legends, 1972, and Maori Myth, 1977. Combined and revised edition published 1983"--T.p. verso.

The Creation -- The coming of knowledge -- The coming of life -- The coming of death -- Maaui tames the sun -- A legend of the moon -- Tribal Gods -- The coming of the kuumara -- Symbol of fertility -- Enchantment -- Patupaiarehe -- The restless mountains -- Taniwha -- Denizens of the sea -- Fabulous birds -- The coming of Pounamu -- Tohunga -- Giants -- Orgreses.

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Legends, Māori.
Mythology, Māori.
Pakiwaitara
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