Maori religion and mythology: illustrated by translations of traditions, karakia, etc
Auteur :
Shortland, Edward
Éditeur :
Cambridge University Press
ISBN :
9781108040624
Date de publication :
1 déc. 2011
Dimensions :
21,6 x 14,0 x 0,8 cm
Poids :
180 g
Format :
Trade paperback (US)
Langue :
Anglais
Pays d'origine :
Grande Bretagne
This important account of Maori mythology, religion and concepts of authority was first published in 1882. Based closely on texts written down or dictated by Maori themselves, and translated by Shortland, it includes lists of vocabulary about kinship and the spirit world, as well as information on Maori land tenure.