Maori Legends

The Ancient Maori peopled his world with imaginative yet clearly-defined gods and manifestations. He had his own vivid account of the creation of the world, the separation and the clothing of the Earth Mother, and the ornamenting of the Sky Father with sun, moon and stars by Tane-matua. Tangaroa, the god of the sea, is at war with Tane of the Forests, and both are attacked by Tawhiri-matea, the god of winds. From this rich treasure store Roger Hart has selected subjects to illustrate intriguing aspects of Maori lore and takes the reader behind the scenes of Maori belief in the supernatural.

Publisher:A.H & A.W. Reed Wellington
Date published: 1973
Book Condition: Very good hardcover with minor bumping to board edges in a good dust jacket showing minor surface marking, edge wear and chipping to top corner edges. Minor foxing on the half-title page and the glossary page. Otherwise, an unmarked copy internally.