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Dittmer, W. (Wilhelm)
1866
1909
Dittmer, Wilhelm
08009146
Te Tohunga: The ancient legends and traditions of the Maoris
Reading ease score: 72.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Illustrated by the author.
Introduction -- Tiki: the ancestor of mankind -- The creation of Hawaiki -- The poi-dance -- The creation of the stars -- The chant of Rangi-nui -- Tane: the creation of nature -- The fight of night and day -- Maui: the creation of New Zealand -- Mahuika -- Maui and Mahuika; Maui's fight with the sun -- The death of Maui -- Te aroha o Hinemoa: a legend -- Maui and Irawaru: a tradition -- Nga patu-paiarehe, the children of the mist / James Cowan -- Tihi-o-te-rangi -- The battle of the giants -- The coming of the Maori / James Cowan -- Tradition: Tama-te-kapua -- A tangi; Te Reinga, the Maori spirit-land / James Cowan -- Ngawai: The burial of Te Heu-heu in Tongariro.
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"Te Tohunga: The Ancient Legends and Traditions of the Maoris" by W. Dittmer is a collection of Maori myths and oral traditions written in the early 20th century. This work captures the cultural heritage of the Maori people, detailing their gods, ancestors, and mythological narratives that explain their understanding of the world around them. The book serves to preserve these important stories that risk being forgotten amidst the influences of modernization. The opening of Te Tohunga introduces the reader to the author's experience of gathering Maori legends while living in New Zealand. Dittmer reflects on the beauty and significance of nature surrounding him while detailing his interactions with local Maori elders, who share the rich stories of their ancestors. The text highlights the creation of mankind through the figure Tiki and his relationship with Marikoriko, the first woman, as well as the broader context of separation between the sky and earth, establishing a foundation for a series of enchanting tales that blend history and spirituality. This introduction sets the stage for further explorations into the legends that form the cultural identity and wisdom of the Maori people. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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Mythology, Maori
Maori (New Zealand people) -- Folklore
Folklore -- New Zealand
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Browsing: Religion/Spirituality/Paranormal
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