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World of Maori mythology
400 pages.
Summary: Starts with traditions of the creation of the universe, and the separation of Rangi and Papa, then reviews the pantheon of atua (gods), the overworlds and underworlds. Next come the story cycles of the demigods Maui and Tawhaki; tales of supernatural peoples including patupaiarehe, ogres and witches; and taniwha and giant birds. Later chapters group legends of earth, ocean and sky, tohunga and makutu, and giants and flying men, concluding with legends of love and endurance. (Publisher)