Te Tohunga: The Ancient Legends And Traditions Of The Maoris (1907)

By Wilhelm Dittmer

Book Overview

Te Tohunga: The Ancient Legends And Traditions Of The Maoris is a book written by Wilhelm Dittmer in 1907. The book is a collection of stories, legends, and traditions of the Maori people, the indigenous people of New Zealand. The author, Wilhelm Dittmer, was a German ethnologist who spent several years studying the Maori culture and language. The book is divided into several sections, each of which focuses on a different aspect of Maori culture, such as their creation myths, their gods and goddesses, their customs and traditions, and their daily life. The stories and legends in the book are told in a simple and engaging style, making it an accessible read for anyone interested in learning more about Maori culture. The book also includes illustrations and photographs of Maori people and artifacts, adding to its educational value. Overall, Te Tohunga: The Ancient Legends And Traditions Of The Maoris is a fascinating and informative book that provides a unique insight into the rich and complex culture of the Maori people.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1166952940
• ISBN13: 9781166952945
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 138 Pages
• Weight: 0.72 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 8.3" x 11.0"