Name: Legends of Maui: A Demi-God of Polynesia and His Mother Hina - The Mythology of Hawaii (en Inglés)
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Author: Westervelt, W. D.
ISBN: 9781789871494

portada Legends of Maui: A Demi-God of Polynesia and His Mother Hina - The Mythology of Hawaii (en Inglés)

Formato

Libro Físico

Autor

W. D. Westervelt

Editorial

Pantianos Classics

Idioma

Inglés

N° páginas

Encuadernación

Tapa Blanda

Dimensiones

22.9 x 15.2 x 0.5 cm

Peso

0.13 kg.

ISBN13

9781789871494

Categorías

Historias tracicionales y mitos

Legends of Maui: A Demi-God of Polynesia and His Mother Hina - The Mythology of Hawaii (en Inglés)

W. D. Westervelt (Autor) · Pantianos Classics · Tapa Blanda

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Reseña del libro "Legends of Maui: A Demi-God of Polynesia and His Mother Hina - The Mythology of Hawaii (en Inglés)"

The Hawaiian island of Maui is the origin of one of the greatest myths, wherein the demigod Maui creates Hawaii by hauling the islands up from the ocean, and sees that this new land prospers.Maui's many exploits are given in this translation, which is adapted from the original Hawaiian script derived from the telling of the Maui legend through many generations. Though no exact date for the origin of the Maui story can be known, it is certain that the fundamental structure of his narrative dates back centuries, with various stories and other exploits being added by successive storytellers over many generations. Evidence for the mythos is found on most of the larger Hawaiian Islands, with the entire culture knowing and perpetuating the Maui with great consistency.The great strength and benevolence of Maui is told; while ostensibly a chieftain, he possesses supernatural powers that allow the harnessing of the ocean and sun for his own ends. In many respects Maui is an outsized version of an ideal, traditional Hawaiian in his prime; with a fantastic understanding of the weather; outstanding skill at fishing; and a benevolent leader to his family and clan. Even in acts that seem destructive - his killing of the long eel Tuna - a new sprout blossoms; the burial of Tuna's body results in the first coconut tree.