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Author : William Drake Westervelt
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 252 pages
Book Rating : 4.A/5 ( download)
Download or read book Legends of Ma-ui, a Demi God of Polynesia written by William Drake Westervelt and published by . This book was released on 1910 with total page 252 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : W. D. Westervelt
Publisher : Read Books Ltd
ISBN 13 : 1473376947
Total Pages : 177 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (733 download)
Download or read book Legends of Maui - A Demi-God of Polynesia and of His Mother Hina written by W. D. Westervelt and published by Read Books Ltd. This book was released on 2015-10-21 with total page 177 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book contains an account of the legends of Maui, a demi-god whose story probably contains a larger number of unique and ancient myths than that of any other legendary character in the mythology of any nation. There are three centres of this story: new Zealand in the south, Hawaii in the north, and the Tahitian group in the east; and what makes this ancient legend so interesting is that it forms one of the strongest links in the mythological chain of evidence which binds the scattered inhabitants of the pacific into one nation, existing intact or in part in Anietyum, Bowditch, Efate, Fiji, Fotuna, Gilbert, Hawaii, Hervey, Huahine, Mangaia, Manihiki, Marquesas, Marshal, to name but a few. This wonderful text has been selected because of its timeless cultural value and will appeal to anyone interested in exotic mythology. This book is republished now with a new introductory biography of the author.
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 : William Drake Westervelt
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 234 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (9 download)
Download or read book Legends of Ma-ui -- a Demi God of Polynesia, and of His Mother Hina written by William Drake Westervelt and published by . This book was released on 1910 with total page 234 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Anon E. Mouse
Publisher : Abela Publishing Ltd
ISBN 13 : 882756618X
Total Pages : 178 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (275 download)
Download or read book LEGENDS of MAUI - 15 Polynesian Legends from the Hawaiian Islands written by Anon E. Mouse and published by Abela Publishing Ltd. This book was released on 2018-10-01 with total page 178 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Within this unique volume are 15 legends of Maui. Legends like: MAUI THE FISHERMAN, MAUI LIFTING THE SKY, MAUI SNARING THE SUN and twelve more captivating stories and tales from antiquity from the Polynesian people of the South Pacific. These legends are not only different from the myths of other nations, but they are unique in the character of the actions recorded. There are three centres for these legends, New Zealand in the south, Hawaii in the north, and the Tahitian group in the east. In each of these groups of islands, separated by thousands of miles, there are the same legends, told in almost the same way, and with very little variation in names and content. However, Maui's deeds rank in a higher class than most of the mighty efforts of the demi gods of other nations and races, and are usually of more utility. The Maui legends are full of helpful imaginations, which are distinctly and uniquely Polynesian in nature. Here you will find adventures from the great voyages of discovery which carry fragments and hints of wonderful deeds. The Maoris of New Zealand claim Maui as an ancestor of their most ancient tribes and class him as one of the most ancient of their gods, calling him "creator of land" and "creator of man" even sometimes "the sun himself," "the solar fire," and the "the sun god," while his mother Hina was called "the moon goddess." NOTE: MAUI (Ma-u-i, Ma-oo-e) is a Polynesian demi god. His name derives from “Mohyi” meaning "causing to: live" or "life," applied sometimes to the gods and sometimes to chiefs as "preservers and sustainers" of their followers. The Maui story probably contains a larger number of unique and ancient myths than that of any other legendary character in the mythology of any nation. They also form one of the strongest links in the mythological chain of evidence which binds the scattered inhabitants of the Pacific into one nation. They possess remarkable antiquity. YESTERDAY'S BOOKS FOR TODAY'S CHARITIES 10% of the profit from the sale of our books is donated to charities ---------- TAGS: Maui, Hawaii, Myths, Legends, Folklore, children’s stories, adventure, exploration, Maui's home, Fisherman, Lifting The Sky, Snaring The Sun, Finding Fire, The Skillful, Tuna, Brother-In-Law, Kite Flying, Oahu Legends, Seeking Immortality, Hina, Hilo, Wailuku River, Ghosts, Hilo Hills, Woman In The Moon, New Zealand, Maori, Polynesian, Pacific Ocean, South Pacific, Canoe,
Author : Robert Sullivan
Publisher : Godwit Pub.
ISBN 13 : 9781869620066
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (2 download)
Download or read book Maui written by Robert Sullivan and published by Godwit Pub.. This book was released on 1996-11-08 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The story of Maui in comic strip form.
Author : W. D. Westervelt
Publisher : Graphic Arts Books
ISBN 13 : 1513223844
Total Pages : 127 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (132 download)
Download or read book Legends of Maui written by W. D. Westervelt and published by Graphic Arts Books. This book was released on 2021-06-08 with total page 127 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Legends of Maui (1910) is a collection of Hawaiian folktales and myths anthologized by W. D. Westervelt. Paying homage to the importance of Maui across Polynesian cultures, Westervelt introduces his groundbreaking collection of legends on Hawaii’s founding deity. Westervelt's collection connects the origin story of Hawaii to the traditions of other Polynesian cultures, providing an invaluable resource for understanding the historical and geographical scope of Hawaiian culture. Drawing on the work of David Malo, Samuel Kamakau, and Abraham Fornander, Westervelt, originally from Ohio, became a leading authority on the Hawaiian Islands, publishing extensively on their legends, religious beliefs, and folk tales. With a beautifully designed cover and professionally designed manuscript, this edition of W. D. Westervelt’s Legends of Maui is a classic of Hawaiian literature reimagined for modern readers. Add this beautiful edition to your bookshelf, or enjoy the digital edition on any e-book device.
Author : David Kalakaua (King of Hawaii)
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 572 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (321 download)
Download or read book The Legends and Myths of Hawaii written by David Kalakaua (King of Hawaii) and published by . This book was released on 1888 with total page 572 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : W. D. Westervelt
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781410207296
Total Pages : 240 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (72 download)
Download or read book Legends of Maui written by W. D. Westervelt and published by . This book was released on 2003-07-01 with total page 240 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Maui story probably contains a larger number of unique and ancient myths than that of any other legendary character in the mythology of any nation. There are three centers for these legends, New Zealand in the south, Hawaii in the north, and the Tahitian group including the Hervey Islands in the east. In each of these groups of islands, separated by thousands of miles, there are the same legends, told in almost the same way, and with very little variation in names. The Maui legends form one of the strongest links in the mythological chain of evidence which binds the scattered inhabitants of the Pacific into one people. W. D. Westervelt was also the author of Legends of Old Honolulu and Legends of Gods and Ghosts: Hawaiian Mythology. He was president of the Hawaiian Historical Society for some time.
Author : Gabrielle Ahulii
Publisher : Beachhouse Pub.
ISBN 13 : 9781933067766
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (677 download)
Download or read book Maui Hooks the Islands written by Gabrielle Ahulii and published by Beachhouse Pub.. This book was released on 2016-06 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Maui Hooks the Islands introduces kids ages 0-4 to one of Hawaii's best-known legends about Maui the demigod who fished up the Hawaiian islands using a magic fishing hook. In simple, poetic language, this origin story gives small kids a taste of Hawaii's rich history of storytelling. Three other titles in the Hawaiian Legends for Little Ones series are: Hina, Pele Finds a Home, and Naupaka--all legends that will give kids a wider view of Hawaiian culture, history, and its natural world.
Author : Martha Warren Beckwith
Publisher : University of Hawaii Press
ISBN 13 : 0824840712
Total Pages : 609 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (248 download)
Download or read book Hawaiian Mythology written by Martha Warren Beckwith and published by University of Hawaii Press. This book was released on 2021-05-25 with total page 609 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ku and Hina—man and woman—were the great ancestral gods of heaven and earth for the ancient Hawaiians. They were life's fruitfulness and all the generations of mankind, both those who are to come and those already born. The Hawaiian gods were like great chiefs from far lands who visited among the people, entering their daily lives sometimes as humans or animals, sometimes taking residence in a stone or wooden idol. As years passed, the families of gods grew and included the trickster Maui, who snared the sun, and fiery Pele of the volcano. Ancient Hawaiians lived by the animistic philosophy that assigned living souls to animals, trees, stones, stars, and clouds, as well as to humans. Religion and mythology were interwoven in Hawaiian culture; and local legends and genealogies were preserved in song, chant, and narrative. Martha Beckwith was the first scholar to chart a path through the hundreds of books, articles, and little-known manuscripts that recorded the oral narratives of the Hawaiian people. Her book has become a classic work of folklore and ethnology, and the definitive treatment of Hawaiian mythology. With an introduction by Katherine Luomala.
Author : Steven Goldsberry
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 424 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (91 download)
Download or read book Maui the Demigod written by Steven Goldsberry and published by . This book was released on 1989 with total page 424 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : W. D. Westervelt
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781789871494
Total Pages : 82 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (714 download)
Download or read book Legends of Maui written by W. D. Westervelt and published by . This book was released on 2019-09-26 with total page 82 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Hawaiian island of Maui is the origin of one of the greatest myths, wherein the demigod Maui creates Hawaii by hauling the islands up from the ocean, and sees that this new land prospers. Maui's many exploits are given in this translation, which is adapted from the original Hawaiian script derived from the telling of the Maui legend through many generations. Though no exact date for the origin of the Maui story can be known, it is certain that the fundamental structure of his narrative dates back centuries, with various stories and other exploits being added by successive storytellers over many generations. Evidence for the mythos is found on most of the larger Hawaiian Islands, with the entire culture knowing and perpetuating the Maui with great consistency. The great strength and benevolence of Maui is told; while ostensibly a chieftain, he possesses supernatural powers that allow the harnessing of the ocean and sun for his own ends. In many respects Maui is an outsized version of an ideal, traditional Hawaiian in his prime; with a fantastic understanding of the weather; outstanding skill at fishing; and a benevolent leader to his family and clan. Even in acts that seem destructive - his killing of the long eel Tuna - a new sprout blossoms; the burial of Tuna's body results in the first coconut tree.
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 : William Drake Westervelt
Publisher : Library of Alexandria
ISBN 13 : 1465580972
Total Pages : 209 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (655 download)
Download or read book Hawaiian Legends of Volcanoes written by William Drake Westervelt and published by Library of Alexandria. This book was released on 1996 with total page 209 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Jason Te Puia
Publisher : Raupo
ISBN 13 : 9781869485344
Total Pages : pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (853 download)
Download or read book Legends of Maui written by Jason Te Puia and published by Raupo. This book was released on 2005 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: He has the strength of a god, the cunning of a seasoned warrior and the determination of a superhero. he is Maui - legendary trickster, champion weapons-master and protector of the people. Legends of Maui is Jason Te Puia's first book depicting two well-known tales - Maui Slows the Sun and Maui Attacks Tuna Roa - in comic strip form.
Author : William Westervelt
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781534690424
Total Pages : 112 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (94 download)
Download or read book Legends of Maui written by William Westervelt and published by . This book was released on 2016-06-28 with total page 112 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is a collection of lore related to the Polynesian culture-hero, Maui, particularly his labors in creating the world. The book also includes some myths about Hina, Maui's mother, and several tales local to the Hawaiian islands.
