Myths And Legends Of The Polynesians
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Myths Legends Of Polyns
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Author : Andersen,
language : en
Publisher: Tuttle Publishing
Release Date : 2012-12-18
Myths Legends Of Polyns written by Andersen, and has been published by Tuttle Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-12-18 with Social Science categories.
Myths & Legends of the Polynesians is an account of the history, art and mythology of the Polynesian peoples. The Polynesians had many myths and legends, but through the ages they had been circulated by word of mouth, and not recorded. They were recalled from the vast storehouse of time and memory by the old priests who treasured the old traditions, and by the kahuna or sorcerers who constantly relived the legends and sang the old songs. Polynesians have always had a strong romantic appeal to the outside world, possibly because of their enchanting island surroundings, their simple life and natural graces. Their legends have been woven into rich tapestries in this classic text. Stories of Myths and Legends of the Polynesians include: Koropanga and Rukutia Kelea and Kalamakua Uenuku Fairies and Taniwha The Tawhaki Cycle Pele the Fire–Godess The Spirit Worlds Io, Tangaroa, and Creation Tane' and Rongo THe Areoi Society and and Hula Dance
Myths And Legends Of The Polynesians
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Author : J. E. Anderson
language : en
Publisher: Olympic Marketing Corporation
Release Date : 1986
Myths And Legends Of The Polynesians written by J. E. Anderson and has been published by Olympic Marketing Corporation this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1986 with Social Science categories.
Myths Legends Of The Polynesians
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Author : Johannes Carl Andersen
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1969
Myths Legends Of The Polynesians written by Johannes Carl Andersen and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1969 with Folklore categories.
Polynesian Mythology
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Author : Sir George J. Grey
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2019-11-16
Polynesian Mythology written by Sir George J. Grey and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-11-16 with Fiction categories.
Sir George Grey was among the first chroniclers to explore Hawaii and the South Sea Isles with an aim of writing down the local legends and myths - this collection contains the amazing results of his journey. It was not the author's original plan to record the myths and legends of the Polynesian people - a government posting in New Zealand, and his subsequent encounters with natives and their chieftains, spurred an interest in the region's rich storytelling history. Many chieftains would quote different proverbs and narratives in common, summarizing the deeds of heroes such as Maui and Tawhaki. Many of the myths and legends reflected the Polynesian society's maritime nature - prowess upon the seas, be it in intrepid sailing or hunting great beasts of the deep, is a recurring theme. The peoples of Polynesia were spread over thousands of miles of island chains in the Pacific Ocean, and were mindful of the great distances their boats had covered. The discovery of New Zealand itself was subject to a legendary story; it being an island far greater in size than any discovered before. Tales of rituals and magic connected with nature leads Sir Grey to speculate about some arcane link between Polynesia and ancient Mexico - at the time, the supernatural qualities found in this lore were considered barbarous, and ignoble in the face of the Christianity of Western explorers.
Polynesian Mythology
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Author : George Grey
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2004-06
Polynesian Mythology written by George Grey and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2004-06 with categories.
When Ngatoro-i-rangi's people saw this, one of them ran off with all speed to tell his master, who was then at work with some of his servants on his farm, and having found him be said: 'There is a stranger just arrived at your residence, who carries a travelling bag as if she had come from a long journey, and she would not come in at the gate of the fortress, but climbed right over the wooden defences.
Mysterious Polynesia
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Author : Charles River Editors
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2019-10-18
Mysterious Polynesia written by Charles River Editors and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-10-18 with categories.
*Includes pictures *Includes a bibliography for further reading Taking into account similarities of appearance, customs and languages spread across a vast region of scattered islands, it was obvious that the Polynesian race emerged from a single origin, and that origin Cook speculated was somewhere in the Malay Peninsula or the "East Indies." In this regard, he was not too far from the truth. The origins of the Polynesian race have been fiercely debated since then, and it was only relatively recently, through genetic and linguistic research, that it can now be stated with certainty that the Polynesian race originated on the Chinese mainland and the islands of Taiwan, the Philippines, Malaysia and Indonesia. Oceania was, indeed, the last major region of the Earth to be penetrated and settled by people, and Polynesia was the last region of Oceania to be inhabited. The vehicle of this expansion was the outrigger canoe, and aided by tides and wind patterns, a migration along the Malay Archipelago, and across the wide expanses of the South Pacific, began sometime between 3000 and 1000 BCE, reaching the western Polynesian Islands in about 900 BCE. The name Polynesia derives from the ancient Greek meaning "many islands." The word was first used to describe the entirety of the South Sea Islands by the 18th century French writer and traveler Charles de Brosses, but technically, Polynesia refers specifically to an area described by a vast triangle that stretches across the southern Pacific, with Hawaii, Easter Island and New Zealand serving as the points. Close to the center of this triangle lies Tahiti, with the west limit defined by Samoa and Tonga, with a slight irregularity in the western edge of the triangle that serves to exclude Fiji, the Solomon Islands, the New Hebrides, and a handful of Melanesian and Micronesian islands. The Melanesian demographic tends to differ quite dramatically from the Polynesian in both appearance and culture, the former tending to be of darker complexion, while the latter is more characteristic of the South Seas islanders of popular mythology. Furthermore, not all of the islands included in the broad delineation of Polynesia are the tiny islets and atolls of popular imagination, resplendent with blue lagoons, white sand beaches and pristine coral reefs. Most are located within the tropics and have all the characteristics of an island paradise, but many others, such as Easter Island, the Chatham Islands, and New Zealand, lie well to the south and are, as a consequence, temperate in climate and biology. While the timing of the populations' movements can be accurately plotted, the motivations and methodology have tended to come to light only through the study of the oral tradition and the folklore associated with many dispersed, but culturally associated peoples. Indeed, when scholars go through the traditions and mythology passed down by people who are dispersed across thousands of miles of water and islands, they are amazed at the striking similarities. Typically, the cultural memories related to these waves of migration speak of warfare and internecine quarrels, often with the defeated chief or king leading an expedition away and thereafter assuming the role of the "first man" in the creation of a new society and political structure. Mysterious Polynesia: The Myths, Legends, and Mysteries of the Polynesians chronicles some of these remarkable stories, as well as lingering mysteries across the region. Along with pictures of important people, places, and events, you will learn about Polynesia like never before.
Legends Of The South Sea
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Author : Antony Alpers
language : en
Publisher: John Murray
Release Date : 1970
Legends Of The South Sea written by Antony Alpers and has been published by John Murray this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1970 with Fiction categories.
The prose is divided into four classes consisting of myths, of very ancient origin; legends, of regional origin; traditional, of local origin and political; and folk-tale; of local origin and not political.
Pacific Island Legends
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Author : Bo Flood
language : en
Publisher: Bess Press
Release Date : 1999
Pacific Island Legends written by Bo Flood and has been published by Bess Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1999 with Fiction categories.
Collects forty-three historical or traditional stories from the Pacific Islands, including creation myths and stories of gods, heroes, and ordinary people. --amazon.com.
The World Of The Polynesians
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Author : Antony Alpers
language : en
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
Release Date : 1987
The World Of The Polynesians written by Antony Alpers and has been published by Oxford University Press, USA this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1987 with Legends categories.
First ed. published Christchurch, N.Z. Whitcombe & Tombs, 1970 under title Legends of the South Seas, the world of the Polynesians seen through their myths and legends, poetry and art.
Polynesian Mythology
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Author : Hasty History
language : en
Publisher: Independently Published
Release Date : 2018-06-28
Polynesian Mythology written by Hasty History and has been published by Independently Published this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018-06-28 with categories.
This book is dedicated to exploring the gods and goddesses that the Polynesian people worshiped, and within the pages you will find more information about: - Background facts about the Polynesian culture, such as family, social stratification, education, fishing, gardening, religion, art, and traditions. - The intriguing legend and background story of Maui, the trickster. - Polynesian names from mythology and their meanings. - Rangi and Papa and the creation myth from the Polynesian islands. - What Polynesians believed about ghosts and spirits. - A brief overview of some of the main spirits and deities Polynesians believed in. Polynesian mythology is intricate, complex, and the ideals behind some of their mythological beliefs were often intertwined with real life events. This book will examine how both myth and fact contributed to the culture and traditions of the Polynesians, and how these influences and some stories continue to live on throughout the centuries. Add this book to cart now.