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A collection of Māori myths and legends of the land, particularly those of famous places and landmarks, mountains, wild lands and sea coasts.
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Maori (New Zealand people), Legends, Maori Mythology, Folklore, Mythology, Maori, Juvenile literaturePlaces
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Maori legends of the land: Maori tales and traditions
2002, Bush Press of New Zealand
in English
090860887X 9780908608874
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Table of Contents
Aotearoa/New Zealand. The fish of Maui
Te Wai Pounamu/South Island. The canoe of the gods
Hokianga. The returning place of Kupe
Cape Reinga. The leaping place of the spirits
Auckland. The volcanoes of Auckland
North Shore. Rangitoto and Pupuke
Tongariro. The sending of fire
Whanganui-Taranaki. Taranaki's night march
Volcanic Plateau. Hatupatu and the birdwoman
Rotorua Lakes. Hinemoa and Tutanekai
Te Uruwera. The taniwha of Waikaremoana
Hawke's Bay. Pania of the reef
Wellington. The two taniwha
Raukawa/Cook Strait. The long swim
North and south. Naming the land
South Island. Carving the island
Fiordland. The tattooing pit
North Otago. The lost cargo
Westland. The place of greenstone
Central Otago. The monster of Wakatipu.
Edition Notes
Includes bibliographical references.
"Maori tales and traditions about the landmarks and places of New Zealand"--Back cover.
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