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Legends of Rotorua and the Hot Lakes

Legends of Rotorua and the Hot Lakes

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Australia & Oceania

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ISBN10: 0947506578
ISBN13: 9780947506575
Publisher: Oratia Media
Published: Sep 30 2020
Pages: 164
Language: English

First published in 1958, this is the classic collection of myths relating to that cradle of Māori culture, Rotorua - with relevance across New Zealand

Rotorua is one of New Zealand's most visited cities. It is impossible to avoid the area's Māori history and, in this book, it is easy to learn about the most popular legends of the area. These include Ngatoro the Fire-Bringer, whose avoidance of fire demons left them raging underground to make the famous geyser and mudpool formations in the Rotorua area; and Hatupatu, who bravely escaped from the birdwoman, who would have him as her slave.

A.W. Reed is renowned for his telling of Māori stories; his list of published works in this area is long and his popularity has rarely waned. The Dennis Turner beautiful illustrations are reproduced unaltered, speaking to the era of the book's original publication.

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