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The handbook of polynesian mythology captures the little known richness and scope of a culture that spread from a single mysterious source to encompass the lands of new zealand, easter island, hawaii, samoa, and tonga. Polynesian mythology, free pdf, ebook, epub global grey. In many polynesian legends, ghosts were often involved in the affairs of the living. A knowledge deity is a deity in mythology associated with knowledge, wisdom, or intelligence. Handbook of polynesian mythology world mythology by robert d. Written by a foremost mythologist, the book begins by exploring the sources and landscapes from which the myths emerged. Search the catalogue for collection items held by the national library of australia. Main handbook of polynesian mythology handbooks of world mythology handbook of polynesian mythology handbooks of world mythology probert d. Handbook of egyptian mythology world mythology series geraldine pinch author 2002 handbook of polynesian mythology world mythology series. Oct 25, 2004 handbook of polynesian mythology world mythology robert d. Mythology of the polynesian islands visit the links to learn about the polynesian myths related to objects in the sky, and aspects of their world.
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