Polynesian Mythology & Ancient Traditional History of the New Zealanders
这本书是昨天上课上老师提及,有心者可以将其译为中文出版,作者早已死去,没有版权问题。
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When Sir George became governor (in 1845) of New Zealand during the Maori wars, he soon perceived that to successfully govern and to conciliate that he needed to have a grasp of Maori language, manners, customs and religion. He found that the older chiefs were continually quoting from their ancient legends and poems. This inspired him to become acquainted with Maori mythology. Polynesian mythology is chiefly a translation of Nga Mahinge, comprising 23 legends including the children of heaven and earth, the legends of Maui and of Tawhaki and the discovery of New Zealand. Grey later recorded the mythology that he had collected for posterity, and the book was first published in 1855.
Paperback: 264 pages
Publisher: University Press of the Pacific (April 2002)
Language: English | |