Legends of the Maori: Cowan, J. Mythology, traditional history, folk-lore and poetryAMS Press, 1977 - Social Science |
Contents
Rangi and Papa the Separation of Heaven and Earth | 3 |
The Separation of Rangi and Papa 513 | 5 |
TaneMahuta the Soul of the Forest | 9 |
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