Showing posts with label Maui (Polynesian mythology). Show all posts
Showing posts with label Maui (Polynesian mythology). Show all posts

Friday, 24 May 2013

The Fish of Maui

Summary: Retelling of a traditional Maori legend of how Maui fished up the North Island of New Zealand (Te Ika a Maui) by sneaking onto his brothers' canoe after they had refused to take him fishing

Thursday, 23 February 2012

Te Wahine Ahi - The Fire Woman


Other Title: Fire woman
Bilingual ed
English language version first published: 1995, as part of Waiatarua myths series. Maori language version first published: 1996, as part of Purakau Waiatarua series
Summary: Retells the traditional Maori tale of how Maui tricked the fire woman. Includes notes on Maori pronunciation. Suggested level: junior