Polynesian Mythology And Ancient Traditional History Of The New Zealand Race, As Furnished By Their Priests And Chiefs by Zane Grey
As Furnished By Their Priests And Chiefs
A detailed late-19th-century compilation of Māori oral traditions and tribal histories gathered from priests and chiefs, presenting creation myths, genealogies, heroic exploits, rituals, and explanations of place-names and social customs. It interweaves translated narratives with commentary, linguistic notes, and comparative references to other Polynesian traditions, aiming to preserve indigenous lore and to trace cultural origins, migrations, and the relationships among Polynesian peoples.
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