Maori Lore: the Traditions of the Maori people, with the more important of their legends

Title

Maori Lore: the Traditions of the Maori people, with the more important of their legends

Subject

Folk literature, Maori
Mythology, Maori

Description

This collection of folktales and legends of the Maori of New Zealand tells of chiefs and maidens as collected over a hundred years ago. There are stories about a pet whale, a dog, curses, and magicians. The interpreted traditions and stories can give insight into the Maori culture. Educators could initiate possible discussion related to criticism of its style and circumstance of collection due to the interaction between the Maori as subject and the non-Maori as interpreter.

Creator

Compiled by James Izett
Based on translations by Sir George Grey

Publisher

MacKay, J.

Date

Published 1904

Contributor

Anna Cruz

Rights

Public Domain

Format

image/jpeg

Language

en

Type

StillImage

Identifier

MFACMaori003

Original Format

Book