Maori Religion and Mythology (Forgotten Books) - Softcover

Maori religion is the religious beliefs and practice of the Maori, the Polynesian indigenous people of New Zealand.

Some Maori adopted Christianity in the early 19th century. Today, Christian prayer (karakia) is the expected way to begin and end Maori public gatherings of many kinds. Prayers are also made at the beginning of many new projects, personal journeys, and endeavours. In some ways, however, the modern religious practices of the Maori can be seen as utilising Christian practice to satisfy traditional cultural imperatives. In the 19th and early 20th centuries, new religions arose, combining various aspects of Christianity with traditional and non-traditional Maori philosophies. These include the influential Ratana church. According to the 2006 New Zealand Census, there are 2,427 people who believe in Maori religions of various denominations, including 609 Hauhau. (Quote from wikipedia.org)

About the Author

Sir George Grey (1812 - 1898)
Sir George Grey, KCB (14 April 1812 - 19 September 1898) was a soldier, explorer, Governor of South Australia, twice Governor of New Zealand, Governor of Cape Colony (South Africa), Premier of New Zealand and a writer.

Grey was born in Lisbon, Portugal just a few days after his father, Lieutenant-Colonel Grey of the 30th Foot, was killed at the Battle of Badajoz in Spain. His mother, on the balcony of her hotel in Lisbon, overheard two officers speak of his death and this brought on his premature birth. His mother was the daughter of an Irish clergyman, the Rev. John Vignoles. Grey was sent to the Royal Grammar School, Guildford in Surrey, and was admitted to the royal military college in 1826. Early in 1830 he was gazetted ensign in the 83rd Regiment of Foot. In 1830, his regiment having been sent to Irelan