Author:
Publisher: [email protected]
ISBN: 9789820201712
Category : Legends
Languages : en
Pages : 48
Book Description
Myths, stories and legends which once guided the lives of young Cook Islanders reveal a panorama of history, place names and genealogical identity. The mystique of the tales fascinated many young people who gathered around their elders to hear them illuminate the past.
Cook Islands Legends
Author:
Publisher: [email protected]
ISBN: 9789820201712
Category : Legends
Languages : en
Pages : 48
Book Description
Myths, stories and legends which once guided the lives of young Cook Islanders reveal a panorama of history, place names and genealogical identity. The mystique of the tales fascinated many young people who gathered around their elders to hear them illuminate the past.
Publisher: [email protected]
ISBN: 9789820201712
Category : Legends
Languages : en
Pages : 48
Book Description
Myths, stories and legends which once guided the lives of young Cook Islanders reveal a panorama of history, place names and genealogical identity. The mystique of the tales fascinated many young people who gathered around their elders to hear them illuminate the past.
Legends of the Cook Islands
Author: Shona Hopkins
Publisher: Puffin Books
ISBN: 9780143504078
Category : Cook Islanders
Languages : en
Pages : 32
Book Description
The Cook Islanders' oral history tells of many stories that date back to a mythological time known as Avaiki. These stories were of brave men and women, mystical mountains, powerful gods and majestic sea creatures. This collection of eight beautifully illustrated legends captures the magic of this island culture.
Publisher: Puffin Books
ISBN: 9780143504078
Category : Cook Islanders
Languages : en
Pages : 32
Book Description
The Cook Islanders' oral history tells of many stories that date back to a mythological time known as Avaiki. These stories were of brave men and women, mystical mountains, powerful gods and majestic sea creatures. This collection of eight beautifully illustrated legends captures the magic of this island culture.
Pacific Island Legends
Author: Bo Flood
Publisher: Bess Press
ISBN: 9781573060783
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 284
Book Description
Collects forty-three historical or traditional stories from the Pacific Islands, including creation myths and stories of gods, heroes, and ordinary people. --amazon.com.
Publisher: Bess Press
ISBN: 9781573060783
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 284
Book Description
Collects forty-three historical or traditional stories from the Pacific Islands, including creation myths and stories of gods, heroes, and ordinary people. --amazon.com.
Cook Islands Heroes
Author: David Riley
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780473395667
Category : Cook Islanders
Languages : en
Pages : 112
Book Description
Profiles famous Cook Islanders, who tell their story about how they became successful. Subjects include Sir Thomas Davis, Professor Bobbie Hunter, Lima Sopoaga, Dr. Tearikivao Maoate, Sir Terepai Maoare, Marghartet Matenga and Alfred Ngaro. Also looks at some legendary and historic figures.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780473395667
Category : Cook Islanders
Languages : en
Pages : 112
Book Description
Profiles famous Cook Islanders, who tell their story about how they became successful. Subjects include Sir Thomas Davis, Professor Bobbie Hunter, Lima Sopoaga, Dr. Tearikivao Maoate, Sir Terepai Maoare, Marghartet Matenga and Alfred Ngaro. Also looks at some legendary and historic figures.
Myths and Legends of the Polynesians
Author: Johannes Carl Andersen
Publisher: Courier Corporation
ISBN: 0486285820
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 578
Book Description
Authoritative recounting of myths and legends — gods and creation, nature and supernatural, love and war, revenge, more — plus a lively commentary on Polynesian life and culture. 77 illustrations.
Publisher: Courier Corporation
ISBN: 0486285820
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 578
Book Description
Authoritative recounting of myths and legends — gods and creation, nature and supernatural, love and war, revenge, more — plus a lively commentary on Polynesian life and culture. 77 illustrations.
The Legends and Myths of Hawaii: The fables and folk-lore of a strange people
Author: David King of Hawaii Kalakaua
Publisher: DigiCat
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 790
Book Description
The Legends and Myths of Hawaii: The fables and folklore of a strange people depicts the mythological history of Hawaii. It was written by the last living king on the island, David Kalākaua.
Publisher: DigiCat
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 790
Book Description
The Legends and Myths of Hawaii: The fables and folklore of a strange people depicts the mythological history of Hawaii. It was written by the last living king on the island, David Kalākaua.
Manihikian Traditional Narratives
Author:
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Folk literature, Rarotongan
Languages : en
Pages : 64
Book Description
"These are stories about famous figures such as Maui, about the origins of Manihiki's people and their customs, and about the natural world"--Back cover.
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Folk literature, Rarotongan
Languages : en
Pages : 64
Book Description
"These are stories about famous figures such as Maui, about the origins of Manihiki's people and their customs, and about the natural world"--Back cover.
Yaqui Myths and Legends
Author:
Publisher: University of Arizona Press
ISBN: 9780816504671
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 188
Book Description
Sixty-one tales narrated by Yaquis reflect this people's sense of the sacred and material value of their territory.
Publisher: University of Arizona Press
ISBN: 9780816504671
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 188
Book Description
Sixty-one tales narrated by Yaquis reflect this people's sense of the sacred and material value of their territory.
Samoan Heroes
Author: David Riley
Publisher: Independently Published
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Samoan Heroes tells the inspirational stories of achievers who have Samoan ancestry. It includes legends like Sina and Tigilau; historical figures such as Tupua Tamasese Lealofi III and Salamāsina; and contemporary heroes like Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson, Judge Ida Mālosi, Troy Polamalu, Savage and Associate Professor Donna Addis. The book is designed to put age appropriate and culturally relevant material in front of young Samoans, in order to encourage reading and the love of books. Take a look inside here: http: //www.book2look.com/book/Hg85A6IqK
Publisher: Independently Published
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Samoan Heroes tells the inspirational stories of achievers who have Samoan ancestry. It includes legends like Sina and Tigilau; historical figures such as Tupua Tamasese Lealofi III and Salamāsina; and contemporary heroes like Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson, Judge Ida Mālosi, Troy Polamalu, Savage and Associate Professor Donna Addis. The book is designed to put age appropriate and culturally relevant material in front of young Samoans, in order to encourage reading and the love of books. Take a look inside here: http: //www.book2look.com/book/Hg85A6IqK
Myths and Legends of Polynesia
Author: Alexander Wyclif Reed
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Folklore
Languages : en
Pages : 244
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Folklore
Languages : en
Pages : 244
Book Description