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The Maori have a rich and colouful tradition of myth and legend. Some of their most important and popular tales are retold in this classic book.Contents
Contents : introduction; the creation; the coming of knowledge; the coming of life; the coming of death; Maui tames the sun; a legend of the moon; tribal gods; the coming of kuumara; symbol of fertility; enchantment; patupaiarehe; the restless mountains; taniwha; denizens of the sea; fabulous birds; the coming of pounamu; tohunga; giants; orgresses; glossary;
