Maori Myths Legendary Tales

Author : Alexander Wyclif Reed
Publisher : White Cloud Books
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 1999
Category : Folklore
ISBN : 1877246107

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Maori Myths & Legendary Tales by Alexander Wyclif Reed Pdf

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.

Author : Kate McCosh Clark
Publisher : Forgotten Books
Page : 214 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 2017-09-16
Category : Poetry
ISBN : 1528166310

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Maori Tales and Legends by Kate McCosh Clark Pdf

Excerpt from Maori Tales and Legends: Collected and Retold From a vast mass Of legendary tales, rich in variants, and recorded Often in a fragmentary manner, I have chosen those in this little volume as the Oldest and best known amongst the natives. I have endeavoured to adhere to the true spirit Of the tales themselves, and to give them the form, expression, and speech characteristic of the country and clever native race. The Maoris, as a rule, are eloquent, and their language is full of metaphor and poetical allusion, and musical with open vowels. Every syllable ends with a vowel, every vowel is sounded, and that according to the Italian method. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 240 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 1896
Category : Folk-lore, Maori
ISBN : UCSC:32106013137077

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Maori tales & legends by Anonim Pdf

Author : Alexander Wyclif Reed
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 92 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 2011
Category : Legends
ISBN : 0143565478

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Māori Myth and Legend by Alexander Wyclif Reed Pdf

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.

Author : Kate McCosh Clark
Publisher : Forgotten Books
Page : 218 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 2015-06-16
Category : Poetry
ISBN : 1330121309

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Maori Tales and Legends by Kate McCosh Clark Pdf

Excerpt from Maori Tales and Legends: Collected and Retold The following tales are an outcome of a long residence in New Zealand, and of many opportunities whilst travelling amongst the Maoris of becoming acquainted with their folk-lore, superstitions, and customs. From a vast mass of legendary tales, rich in variants, and recorded often in a fragmentary manner, I have chosen those in this little volume as the oldest and best known amongst the natives. I have endeavoured to adhere to the true spirit of the tales themselves, and to give them the form, expression, and speech characteristic of the country and clever native race. The Maoris, as a rule, are eloquent, and their language is full of metaphor and poetical allusion, and musical with open vowels. Every syllable ends with a vowel, every vowel is sounded, and that according to the Italian method. Though the Maori practice of cannibalism in times past is revolting to a higher civilisation, it may, to a certain extent, have been due to the entire absence of any quadrupeds larger than a rat, and to the craving for flesh food so well described in Stanley's accounts of some of the races in Central Africa. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

Author : Chris Winitana,Andy Reisinger
Publisher : Harpercollins Australia
Page : 160 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 2001
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 186950349X

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Legends of Aotearoa by Chris Winitana,Andy Reisinger Pdf

"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.

Author : Various Authors
Publisher : Penguin Random House New Zealand Limited
Page : 404 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 2019-05-07
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780143772972

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Purakau by Various Authors Pdf

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.

Author : Margaret Rose Orbell,Margaret Orbell
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 228 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 1998
Category : History
ISBN : UOM:39015022892205

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A Concise Encyclopedia of Māori Myth and Legend by Margaret Rose Orbell,Margaret Orbell Pdf

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.

Author : Kiri Te Kanawa
Publisher : Puffin
Page : 114 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 1989
Category : Folklore
ISBN : 0140345337

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Land of the Long White Cloud by Kiri Te Kanawa Pdf

For children.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Bush Press
Page : 56 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 2002
Category : Folklore
ISBN : UOM:39015056474250

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Maori Legends of the Land by Anonim Pdf

A collection of Māori myths and legends of the land, particularly those of famous places and landmarks, mountains, wild lands and sea coasts. Suggested level: intermediate, junior secondary.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 1989
Category : Children's stories, New Zealand
ISBN : 9999235530

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Land of the Long White Cloud by Anonim Pdf

A collection of Maori stories that the author heard during her childhood as a member of a Maori tribe.

Author : William Colenso
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 60 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 1889
Category : Folk-lore, Maori
ISBN : HARVARD:32044089049506

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Ancient Tide-lore and Tales of the Sea, from the Two Ends of the World by William Colenso Pdf

Author : Margaret Orbell
Publisher : ISBS
Page : 320 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 1996
Category : History
ISBN : UVA:X006036329

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The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Māori Myth and Legend by Margaret Orbell Pdf

Author : Peter Gossage
Publisher : Puffin Books
Page : 208 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2016-10-03
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 0143309293

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Maui and Other Legends by Peter Gossage Pdf

"A beautiful collection of artist Peter Gossage's beloved Maori myths, in one stunning volume.Peter Gossage's memorable retellings of Maori oral myths have captivated the children of New Zealand for generations. Their dramatic and distinctive illustrations with minimal yet evocative language form a powerful combination, and each has earned its place among the beloved classics of our literature. These are exciting, magical tales of adventure and intrigue. Several feature the remarkable culture hero Maui - the quick-witted and the trickster - whose exploits include slowing the sun in its course across the sky, fishing up the North Island/Te Ika a Maui, discovering the secret of fire and his attempt to trick the goddess of death and become immortal. Maui and Other Legends contains eight essential legends. In this volume you will find timeless favourites such as How Maui Found his Mother, Battle of the Mountains, Pania of the Reef and many more. The treasury includes- How Maui Found his Mother How Maui Found his Father and the Magic Jawbone The Fish of Maui How Maui Slowed the Sun How Maui Found the Secret of Fire How Maui Defied the Goddess of Death Battle of the Mountains Pania of the Reef"

Author : Kiri Te Kanawa
Publisher : Pavilion Books
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 1997
Category : Folk literature, Maori
ISBN : 1862050759

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Land of the Long White Cloud by Kiri Te Kanawa Pdf

For children.