Te Tohunga the Ancient Legends and Traditions, of the Maoris, Orally Collected and Pictured (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

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Explore ancient Maori legends and traditions, told with vivid scenes, songs, and photography.

This book compiles oral traditions and sacred stories from the Maori world, including journeys to Te Reinga, the Gate of Death, and the mighty craters of Tongariro. It presents a tapestry of myth, ritual, and place, weaving together laments, origin tales, and the voices of traditional storytellers alongside images that illuminate the scenes.

• Read beloved myths about Maui, Mahuika, and the sun-dominant world, offered in accessible retellings.
• Discover the landscapes that anchor the legends, from the Land’s End to sacred mountains and restless seas.
• Encounter Maori chants, poems, and storytelling voices that have traveled through generations.
• See how these tales explain nature, life, death, and the peopling of Ao-tea-roa through a rich cultural lens.

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