Polynesian mythology and ancient traditional history of the Maori as told by their priests and chiefs.
Edited by W. W. Bird. Illustrated by Russell Clark.

Description

Main Author

Grey, George, Sir, 1812-1898.

Language(s)

English ; Maori

Published

New York, Taplinger Pub. Co. [1970, c1956]

Subjects

Legends > Legends / New Zealand.
Mythology, Polynesian.

Note

First published in London in 1854 under title, "Mythology and traditions of the New Zealanders. Ko nga mahinga a nga tupuna Maori he mea kohikohi mai," with Maori text only. An English translation was published under title: Polynesian mythology and ancient traditional history of the New Zealand race, as furnished by their priests and chiefs. A 2d ed., with the same title as the English translation, included a reprint of the original Maori text. The 3d ed., with Maori text only, was published under title: Nga mahi a nga tupuna.

Physical Description

249 p. illus. 23 cm.

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