Myths and legends of Australia, New Zealand, and Pacific islands.

Author

World Book, Inc.

Call Number

• J 299.92 MYTH (CEN)

Browse similar titles by call number

Publication Information

Chicago, Illinois : World Book, a Scott Fetzer company, 2015.

Physical Description

64 pages : color illustrations, maps ; 26 cm

Audience

Ages 5-11

Summary

"Myths and legends from Australia, New Zealand, and Pacific Islands. Features include information about the history and culture behind the myths, pronunciations, lists of deities, word glossary, further information, and index"--

Contents

• Introduction
• Marmoo and Baiame
• The world of the Aboriginal people
• Rainbow snake
• The world of the Outback
• Alinga and the creation of Uluru
• The world of Uluru
• Earth and sky
• The world of the Maori
• The war god Tumatauenga
• The world of Polynesia
• Maui steals fire
• The world of the Hawaiians
• Pele's anger
• The world of Pele
• Na Areau, the spider god
• The world of the Gilbert Islands
• Laufakanaa
• The world of the Tongans
• The jealous son and his beloved moon
• The world of the Papuans
• The wooden Moai
• The world of Rapa Nui
• Deities of Australia, New Zealand, and the Pacific islands.