Land of the Long White Cloud: Maori Myths, Tales and LegendsThe tales begin with the birth of Maui, the mischievous god who fishes the land now known as the South Island from the sea. There are more tales about Maui, powerful stories of the Creation, and legends belonging to various Maori tribes that tell of frightening moments, of brave adventures into the underground spirit world, and of young romance. |
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Page 68
... Turehu . ' And now Mataora could see that they were all women , their blonde hair framing their beautiful , pale faces . They smiled and said , ' We are from Rarohenga , the Underworld . But what are you ? A god ? ' ' Why do you ask who ...
... Turehu . ' And now Mataora could see that they were all women , their blonde hair framing their beautiful , pale faces . They smiled and said , ' We are from Rarohenga , the Underworld . But what are you ? A god ? ' ' Why do you ask who ...
Page 69
... Turehu for no one had ever seen them before in his part of the country . Adopting the role of courteous host he asked them to sit down and share a meal with him . ' Yes , we would like to eat , but we would prefer to eat outside and not ...
... Turehu for no one had ever seen them before in his part of the country . Adopting the role of courteous host he asked them to sit down and share a meal with him . ' Yes , we would like to eat , but we would prefer to eat outside and not ...
Page 72
... Turehu were delighted , particularly the beautiful girl . When he sat down the Turehu all joined together in a stately dance , quite different to any other that Mataora had ever seen . The tall girl came to the front and wove with her ...
... Turehu were delighted , particularly the beautiful girl . When he sat down the Turehu all joined together in a stately dance , quite different to any other that Mataora had ever seen . The tall girl came to the front and wove with her ...
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Land of the Long White Cloud: Maori Myths, Tales and Legends Kiri Te Kanawa No preview available - 1989 |
Land of the Long White Cloud: Maori Myths, Tales and Legends Kiri Te Kanawa No preview available - 1997 |
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