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Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Published Date
1969
Author
Campbell, Alistair
Publisher
New Zealand : Seven Seas Publishing Pty Limited.
Call Number
07 C15m
Author
Campbell, Alistair
Responsibility
Alistair Campbell
Publisher
New Zealand : Seven Seas Publishing Pty Limited.
Published Date
1969
Physical Description
60 pages
Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Subjects
myth
Maori
legend
Abstract
Pertains to the stories and legends originating from Maori mythology and tradition. The Maori tradition and legends originated in New Zealand and are indicative of a strong culture. In the publication, the Maori legends have been retold by author, Alistair Campbell.
Contents
Introduction (pg. 4)
How Maui obtained the Magic Jawbone (pg. 6)
Maui noose the Sun (pg. 11)
The Great Fish of Maui (pg. 15)
Maui and the fire goddess (pg. 20)
Maui and the death godess (pg. 25)
Tinirau and his pet whale (pg. 30)
Rata and his canoe (pg. 35)
Te Kanawa and the fairies (pg. 39)
Kahukura and the fairy fishermen (pg. 43)
The magical wooden head (pg. 46)
The story of Hinemoa (pg. 52)
Te houtaewa and the kumaras (pg. 57)
Notes
Some myths and legends of the Maori people retold by Alistair Campbell ; illustrated by Robin White
Accession Number
3069 a
Call Number
07 C15m
Collection
Archives Library
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