Myths Legends Of Polyns

Author : Andersen,
Publisher : Tuttle Publishing
Page : 617 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2012-12-18
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781462907786

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Myths & Legends of Polyns by Andersen, Pdf

Myths & Legends of the Polynesians is an account of the history, art and mythology of the Polynesian peoples. The Polynesians had many myths and legends, but through the ages they had been circulated by word of mouth, and not recorded. They were recalled from the vast storehouse of time and memory by the old priests who treasured the old traditions, and by the kahuna or sorcerers who constantly relived the legends and sang the old songs. Polynesians have always had a strong romantic appeal to the outside world, possibly because of their enchanting island surroundings, their simple life and natural graces. Their legends have been woven into rich tapestries in this classic text. Stories of Myths and Legends of the Polynesians include: Koropanga and Rukutia Kelea and Kalamakua Uenuku Fairies and Taniwha The Tawhaki Cycle Pele the Fire–Godess The Spirit Worlds Io, Tangaroa, and Creation Tane' and Rongo THe Areoi Society and and Hula Dance

Author : Johannes Carl Andersen
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 622 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 1928
Category : Folklore
ISBN : IND:39000005809145

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Myths & Legends of the Polynesians by Johannes Carl Andersen Pdf

Author : W. D. Westervelt
Publisher : Good Press
Page : 262 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 2022-01-17
Category : Fiction
ISBN : EAN:4066338108814

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Hawaiian Legends of Volcanoes (mythology) by W. D. Westervelt Pdf

The first part of this book focuses on the legends of Hawaii and its volcanoes. The second part considers the geology of the region and discusses the crack in the floor of the Pacific, Hawaiian volcanoes, volcanic activity and the changes in the Kilauea crater. It also looks at the foundation of the observatory.

Author : Jan Harold Brunvand
Publisher : W. W. Norton & Company
Page : 485 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 2011-02-07
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9780393104165

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Too Good to Be True: The Colossal Book of Urban Legends by Jan Harold Brunvand Pdf

"If you enjoy these too-good-to-be-true tales, Brunvand's new book will give you hours of pleasure."—Chicago Tribune A fabulously entertaining book from the ultimate authority on those almost believable tales that always happen to a "friend of a friend." Alligators in the sewers? A pet in the microwave? A tragic misunderstanding of the function of cruise control? No, it didn't really happen to your friend's sister's neighbor: it's an urban legend. And no matter how savvy you think you are, you are sure to find in this collection of over 200 tales at least one story you would have sworn was true. Jan Harold Brunvand has been collecting and studying this modern folklore for over twenty years. In Too Good to Be True he captures the best stories in their best retellings, along with their latest variations and examples of how the stories have changed as they move from person to person and place to place. To help you find your favorite, Brunvand has arranged the tales thematically. "Bringing Up Baby" is full of episodes of child-rearing gone wrong, including the grisly tale of the drugged out baby-sitter who mistakes the kid for a turkey. "Funny Business" showcases stories of infamous lapses in customer service, such as the story of the shockingly expensive chocolate chip cookie recipe. And "The Criminal Mind" features both brilliant --if they were real --scams, as well as the purported antics of the less mentally gifted. Whether you want to become an expert debunker or just have plenty of laughs, this book will surprise and entertain you. Illustrated throughout. "Informative and entertaining.... Brunvand has collected more than 200 of the most-repeated and best-known examples of modern folk-myth."—Tampa Tribune "[N]ot only an entertaining anthology, but an excellent introduction to the study of folklore itself."—Publishers Weekly "A fun read... . All the classics are here from the killer upstairs to the Kentucky Fried Rat."—New City "Resonant stories that express our hidden anxieties ... make us laugh, [or] arouse our fascinated horror."—San Francisco Chronicle Book Review "Informative and entertaining... . Brunvand has collected more than 200 of the most-repeated and best-known examples of modern folk-myth."—Tampa Tribune "[N]ot only an entertaining anthology, but an excellent introduction to the study of folklore itself."—Publishers Weekly

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 252 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 1956
Category : New Zealand
ISBN : UCAL:B4936288

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Who's who in New Zealand by Anonim Pdf

Author : Guy Hardy Scholefield
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 324 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 1961
Category : New Zealand
ISBN : UOM:39015068892796

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Who's who in New Zealand and the Western Pacific by Guy Hardy Scholefield Pdf

Author : Guy Hardy Scholefield
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 328 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 1951
Category : New Zealand
ISBN : STANFORD:36105041550638

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Who's who in New Zealand by Guy Hardy Scholefield Pdf

Author : William D. Westervelt
Publisher : DigiCat
Page : 819 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 2023-11-26
Category : Social Science
ISBN : EAN:8596547733683

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Hawaiian Mythology by William D. Westervelt Pdf

Hawaiian Mythology is a collection of books by William Drake Westervelt, one of Hawaii's foremost authorities on island folklore. It contains five books Westervelt wrote about Hawaiian legends, folklore and mythology. "Legends of Maui" includes numerous myths of Māui, Polynesian demi god of Polynesia and Hina who is sometimes in myths his mother, and sometimes his wife. These myths and legends originate from various island groups around the Pacific and they are pesented in a clear and thorough manner. "Legends of Old Honolulu" is collection of ancient Hawaiian folktales which also includes some information about where the Hawaiians came from and the sacred places in Honolulu. As might be expected in stories originating on a small island, many of them feature the sea, boats, sea creatures or water. "Legends of Gods and Ghost-Gods" focuses on Polynesian mythology, taking a close look at Hawaiian folktales, mythology, and the history of the polytheistic practices still in place to this day. "Hawaiian Legends of Volcanoes" – The first part of this book focuses on the legends of Hawaii and its volcanoes. The second part considers the geology of the region and discusses the crack in the floor of the Pacific, Hawaiian volcanoes, volcanic activity and the changes in the Kilauea crater. It also looks at the foundation of the observatory.

Author : Leonid Andreyev,Saki,Maxim Gorky,Ivan Turgenev,Anton Chekhov,Mikhail Lermontov,Leo Tolstoy,Fyodor Dostoevsky,Alexander Pushkin,Nikolai Gogol,M.Y. Saltykov,V.G. Korolenko,V.N. Garshin,F.K. Sologub,I.N. Potapenko,S.T. Semyonov,M.P. Artzybashev,A.I. Kuprin,H. H. Munro,Nikolai Evreinov,Denis Fonvizin,Ivan Goncharov
Publisher : DigiCat
Page : 9327 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 2023-11-10
Category : Fiction
ISBN : EAN:8596547717669

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Russian Classics Ultimate Collection: Novels, Short Stories, Plays, Folk Tales & Legends by Leonid Andreyev,Saki,Maxim Gorky,Ivan Turgenev,Anton Chekhov,Mikhail Lermontov,Leo Tolstoy,Fyodor Dostoevsky,Alexander Pushkin,Nikolai Gogol,M.Y. Saltykov,V.G. Korolenko,V.N. Garshin,F.K. Sologub,I.N. Potapenko,S.T. Semyonov,M.P. Artzybashev,A.I. Kuprin,H. H. Munro,Nikolai Evreinov,Denis Fonvizin,Ivan Goncharov Pdf

DigiCat presents to you a meticulously edited collection of Russian classics. This ebook has been designed and formatted to the highest digital standards and adjusted for readability on all devices. Content: Introduction: The History of the Russian Empire Novels & Novellas: Dead Souls A Hero of Our Time Oblomov Fathers and Sons Fyodor Dostoevsky: Crime and Punishment The Idiot The Brothers Karamazov Leo Tolstoy: War and Peace Anna Karenina The Death of Ivan Ilych The Kreutzer Sonata Anton Chekhov: The Steppe: The Story of a Journey Ward No. 6 Mother (Maxim Gorky) Satan's Diary (Leonid Andreyev) Plays: The Choice of a Tutor (Denis Fonvizin) The Inspector General; or, The Government Inspector (Nikolai Gogol) Anton Chekhov: On the High Road Swan Song, A Play in one Act Ivanoff The Anniversary; or, the Festivities The Three Sisters The Cherry Orchard... Leo Tolstoy: The Power of Darkness The First Distiller Fruits of Culture The Live Corpse The Cause of it All The Light Shines in Darkness Leonid Andreyev: Savva The Life of Man Nikolai Evreinov: A Merry Death The Beautiful Despot Short Stories: The Queen of Spades The Cloak The District Doctor The Christmas Tree and the Wedding God Sees the Truth, but Waits How A Muzhik Fed Two Officials The Shades, a Phantasy The Heavenly Christmas Tree The Peasant Marey The Crocodile Bobok The Dream of a Ridiculous Man Mumu The Viy Knock, Knock, Knock The Inn Lieutenant Yergunov's Story The Dog The Watch... Russian Folk Tales & Legends: The Fiend The Dead Mother The Dead Witch The Treasure The Cross-Surety The Awful Drunkard The Bad Wife The Golovikha The Three Copecks The Miser The Fool and the Birch-Tree The Mizgir The Smith and the Demon Ivan Popyalof The Norka Marya Morevna Koshchei the Deathless The Water Snake The Water King and Vasilissa the Wise The Baba Yaga Vasilissa the Fair The Witch The Witch and the Sun's Sister One-Eyed Likho Woe... Essays: On Russian Novelists Lectures on Russian Novelists

Author : Ellicott, Charles
Publisher : Delmarva Publications, Inc.
Page : 3894 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2015-10-29
Category : Religion
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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Ellicott's Bible Commentary, Volume 1 by Ellicott, Charles Pdf

rote this exceptional Bible commentary to be used for Pastors and Students. It is written to be explained rather than to be technical so that as to reach all English readers. Charles Ellicott focuses on the English explanation rather than the Greek and addresses the expository side less than the technical since this does not contain Greek words or terminology. Dr. Charles Ellicott assembled and edited this commentary, utilizing 28 different authors, including Rev. Payne Smith, Rev. C. J. Elliott, and Rev. C. H. Waller. This is a must have for anyone desiring a greater understanding of the Bible as a whole. The scripture and commentary are on the same page making it easy to read and understand. This commentary is one that you will treasure in your library and you will not want to let this one pass you by.

Author : Edwin Sidney Hartland
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 276 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 1894
Category : Childbirth
ISBN : BSB:BSB11614720

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The Legend of Perseus by Edwin Sidney Hartland Pdf

Author : Edwin Sidney Hartland
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 274 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 1894
Category : Folklore
ISBN : HARVARD:32044042958827

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The Legend of Perseus: The supernatural birth.- v.2. The life-token.- v.3. Andromeda. Medusa by Edwin Sidney Hartland Pdf

Author : Edward Burnett Tylor
Publisher : London, J. Murray
Page : 472 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 1871
Category : Animism
ISBN : NLS:B000056891

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Primitive Culture: Researches Into the Development of Mythology, Philosophy, Religion, Art, and Custom by Edward Burnett Tylor Pdf

Author : E. M. Berens
Publisher : e-artnow
Page : 245 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 2021-08-02
Category : Social Science
ISBN : EAN:4064066499297

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Myths and Legends of Ancient Greece and Rome by E. M. Berens Pdf

"Myths and Legends of Ancient Greece and Rome " is a comprehensive mythology collection, presenting all the major and minor gods of Rome and Greece, with descriptions of festivals and retellings of major mythological stories. The author, thoroughly details each Greek and Roman god, goddess, hero, demi-god and creature and gives the reader a clear and succinct idea of the religious beliefs of the ancients. An exceptional book for those interested in Greek or Roman mythology.

Author : Johannes M. Luetz,Patrick D. Nunn
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 391 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 2021-04-03
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783030676025

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Beyond Belief by Johannes M. Luetz,Patrick D. Nunn Pdf

This interdisciplinary book explores the science and spirituality nexus in the Pacific Islands Region and as such makes a critical contribution to sustainable climate change adaptation in Oceania. In addition to presenting case studies, literary analyses, field projects, and empirical research, the book describes faith-engaged approaches through the prism of: • Context: past, present, and future prospects• Theory: concepts, narratives, and theoretical frameworks• Practice: empirical research and praxis-informed case examples• Doctrine: scriptural contributions and perspectives• Engagement: enlisting religious stakeholders and constituencies Comprising peer-reviewed works by scholars, professionals, and practitioners from across Oceania, the book closes a critical gap in the literature and represents a groundbreaking contribution to holistic climate change adaptation in the Pacific Islands Region that is scientifically sound, spiritually attuned, locally meaningful, and contextually compelling.