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Author : Margaret Orbell
Publisher : ISBS
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 320 pages
Book Rating : 4.X/5 (6 download)
Download or read book The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Māori Myth and Legend written by Margaret Orbell and published by ISBS. This book was released on 1996 with total page 320 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Queenie Rikihana
Publisher : Puffin Books
ISBN 13 : 9780143504511
Total Pages : 104 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (45 download)
Download or read book Illustrated Māori Myths and Legends written by Queenie Rikihana and published by Puffin Books. This book was released on 2010 with total page 104 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Queenie Rikihana Hyland here brings together a collection of her favourite Maori myths and legends - from the creation and the ever-popular mischief-making of Maui, to the great love stories of Hinemoa and Tutanekai, and Turongo and Mahinarangi. The stories are brought to life by the vivid illustrations of Patrick puru. Illustrated Maori Myths and Legends is a stunning addition to any bookshelf, be that of a child or an adult. Experience it as part of a group being read to or read it alone - either way the stories and the illustrations will fascinate, interest and intrigue readers of all ages.
Author : Kiri Te Kanawa
Publisher : Puffin
ISBN 13 : 9780140345339
Total Pages : 114 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (453 download)
Download or read book Land of the Long White Cloud written by Kiri Te Kanawa and published by Puffin. This book was released on 1989 with total page 114 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For children.
Author : Edward Shortland
Publisher : BoD – Books on Demand
ISBN 13 : 3385414725
Total Pages : 138 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (854 download)
Download or read book Maori Religion and Mythology. Illustrated by Translations of Traditions, Karakia, &c., to which are Added Notes on Maori Tenure of Land written by Edward Shortland and published by BoD – Books on Demand. This book was released on 2024-04-10 with total page 138 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Reprint of the original, first published in 1882.
Author : Margaret Rose Orbell
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 228 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (91 download)
Download or read book A Concise Encyclopedia of Māori Myth and Legend written by Margaret Rose Orbell and published by . This book was released on 1998 with total page 228 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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 : Alexander Wyclif Reed
Publisher : White Cloud Books
ISBN 13 : 9781877246104
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (461 download)
Download or read book Maori Myths & Legendary Tales written by Alexander Wyclif Reed and published by White Cloud Books. This book was released on 1999 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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 : Peter Gossage
Publisher : Puffin Books
ISBN 13 : 9780143309291
Total Pages : 208 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (92 download)
Download or read book Maui and Other Legends written by Peter Gossage and published by Puffin Books. This book was released on 2016-10-03 with total page 208 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "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 : Alexander Wyclif Reed
Publisher : Reed Publishing (NZ)
ISBN 13 : 9780790007397
Total Pages : 138 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (73 download)
Download or read book Myths and Legends of the Pacific written by Alexander Wyclif Reed and published by Reed Publishing (NZ). This book was released on 2000 with total page 138 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A collection of tales from the Hawaiian Islands in the north and New Zealand in the south, all full of sunshine, a love of nature and the independence of the people who inhabit these islands.
Author : Annie Rae Te Ake Ake
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 74 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (154 download)
Download or read book Myths and Legends of Aotearoa written by Annie Rae Te Ake Ake and published by . This book was released on 1994 with total page 74 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A retelling of nineteen Maori legends. Suggested level: intermediate, junior secondary.
Author : Philip Wilkinson
Publisher : DK Publishing (Dorling Kindersley)
ISBN 13 : 9780751357981
Total Pages : 128 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (579 download)
Download or read book Illustrated Dictionary of Mythology written by Philip Wilkinson and published by DK Publishing (Dorling Kindersley). This book was released on 1998 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Organized by geographic region and with characters from the same stories and episodes grouped together, this comprehensive book is an excellent reference tool. Legendary heroes appear with their adversaries to set each myth in context, as do gods and goddesses of the underworld and mythical beasts.
Author : Various Authors
Publisher : Penguin Random House New Zealand Limited
ISBN 13 : 014377297X
Total Pages : 404 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (437 download)
Download or read book Purakau written by Various Authors and published by Penguin Random House New Zealand Limited. This book was released on 2019-05-07 with total page 404 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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 : Queenie Rikihana Hyland
Publisher : Raupo
ISBN 13 : 9781869489700
Total Pages : 15 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (897 download)
Download or read book Turongo and Mahinarangi written by Queenie Rikihana Hyland and published by Raupo. This book was released on 1997-06 with total page 15 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Turongo was a mighty warrior who was also a great carver and fisherman. Through the jealousy of his brother he was forced to leave his home and spent many years travelling the land. When he meets a beautiful woman, Mahinarangi, Turongo is determined to make her his wife. But how will he achieve his wish? Suggested level: primary, intermediate.
Author : Wilhelm Dittmer
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 152 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (9 download)
Download or read book Te Tohunga written by Wilhelm Dittmer and published by . This book was released on 1907 with total page 152 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Peter Gossage
Publisher : Puffin Books
ISBN 13 : 9780143503392
Total Pages : 40 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (33 download)
Download or read book How Maui Slowed the Sun written by Peter Gossage and published by Puffin Books. This book was released on 2008-09-01 with total page 40 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The days seem to pass at a rate too fast to accomplish all his chores. Maui sets out to capture the sun, succeeds, and lengthens the hours of daylight. Suggested level: junior, primary.
Author : Peter Gossage
Publisher : Puffin Books
ISBN 13 : 9780143505198
Total Pages : 32 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (51 download)
Download or read book How Maui Found His Father and the Magic Jawbone written by Peter Gossage and published by Puffin Books. This book was released on 2011-11-30 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Maui wants to know two things: who is his father and where does his mother go during the day? One day he follows her and finds himself in the underworld.
Author : Queenie Rikihana Hyland
Publisher : Raupo
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 112 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (91 download)
Download or read book Illustrated Māori Myths and Legends written by Queenie Rikihana Hyland and published by Raupo. This book was released on 2003 with total page 112 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A collection of the author's favourite Maori myths and legends - from the creation and ever-popular mischief-making of Maui, to the great love stories of Hinemoa and Tutanekai, and Turongo and Mahinarangi. Beautifully illustrated.
Author : Gavin Bishop
Publisher : Penguin Random House New Zealand Limited
ISBN 13 : 0143775693
Total Pages : 76 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (437 download)
Download or read book Atua written by Gavin Bishop and published by Penguin Random House New Zealand Limited. This book was released on 2021 with total page 76 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Meet the gods, demigods and heroes of the Maori people of Aotearoa in this breathtaking, large-scale illustrated book for children. Margaret Mahy Book of the Year 2022 Elsie Locke Award for Non-fiction 2022 Russell Clark Award for Illustration 2022 Before the beginning there was nothing. No sound, no air, no colour - nothing. TE KORE, NOTHING. No one knows how long this nothing lasted because there was no time. However, in this great nothing there was a sense of waiting. Something was about to happen. Meet the gods, demigods and heroes of the Maori world, and explore Aotearoa's exciting legends from the Creation to the Migration. Fascinating, beautiful and informative, this once-in-a-generation compendium deserves a place on every bookshelf.
