Myths Legends Of Polyns

Author : Andersen,
Publisher : Tuttle Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1462907784
Total Pages : 617 pages
Book Rating : 4.86/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Myths & Legends of Polyns written by Andersen, and published by Tuttle Publishing. This book was released on 2012-12-18 with total page 617 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Myths & Legends of the Polynesians is an account of the history, art and mythology of the Polynesian peoples. The Polynesians had many myths and legends, but through the ages they had been circulated by word of mouth, and not recorded. They were recalled from the vast storehouse of time and memory by the old priests who treasured the old traditions, and by the kahuna or sorcerers who constantly relived the legends and sang the old songs. Polynesians have always had a strong romantic appeal to the outside world, possibly because of their enchanting island surroundings, their simple life and natural graces. Their legends have been woven into rich tapestries in this classic text. Stories of Myths and Legends of the Polynesians include: Koropanga and Rukutia Kelea and Kalamakua Uenuku Fairies and Taniwha The Tawhaki Cycle Pele the Fire–Godess The Spirit Worlds Io, Tangaroa, and Creation Tane' and Rongo THe Areoi Society and and Hula Dance

Author : Joseph Jacobs
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ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 630 pages
Book Rating : 4.43/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Folklore written by Joseph Jacobs and published by . This book was released on 1906 with total page 630 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Most vols. for 1890- contain list of members of the Folk-lore Society.

Author : W. D. Westervelt
Publisher : Good Press
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 262 pages
Book Rating : 4.14/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Hawaiian Legends of Volcanoes (mythology) written by W. D. Westervelt and published by Good Press. This book was released on 2022-01-17 with total page 262 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The first part of this book focuses on the legends of Hawaii and its volcanoes. The second part considers the geology of the region and discusses the crack in the floor of the Pacific, Hawaiian volcanoes, volcanic activity and the changes in the Kilauea crater. It also looks at the foundation of the observatory.

Author : Folklore Society (Great Britain)
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ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 46 pages
Book Rating : 4.26/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Publications written by Folklore Society (Great Britain) and published by . This book was released on 1906 with total page 46 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Edward Burnett Tylor
Publisher : London, J. Murray
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 472 pages
Book Rating : 4.91/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Primitive Culture: Researches Into the Development of Mythology, Philosophy, Religion, Art, and Custom written by Edward Burnett Tylor and published by London, J. Murray. This book was released on 1871 with total page 472 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : William Swan Sonnenschein
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ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 740 pages
Book Rating : 4.64/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Best Books written by William Swan Sonnenschein and published by . This book was released on 1887 with total page 740 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Edward Heron-Allen
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 218 pages
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Download or read book Barnacles in Nature and in Myth written by Edward Heron-Allen and published by . This book was released on 1928 with total page 218 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Jan Harold Brunvand
Publisher : W. W. Norton & Company
ISBN 13 : 0393104168
Total Pages : 485 pages
Book Rating : 4.65/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Too Good to Be True: The Colossal Book of Urban Legends written by Jan Harold Brunvand and published by W. W. Norton & Company. This book was released on 2011-02-07 with total page 485 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "If you enjoy these too-good-to-be-true tales, Brunvand's new book will give you hours of pleasure."—Chicago Tribune A fabulously entertaining book from the ultimate authority on those almost believable tales that always happen to a "friend of a friend." Alligators in the sewers? A pet in the microwave? A tragic misunderstanding of the function of cruise control? No, it didn't really happen to your friend's sister's neighbor: it's an urban legend. And no matter how savvy you think you are, you are sure to find in this collection of over 200 tales at least one story you would have sworn was true. Jan Harold Brunvand has been collecting and studying this modern folklore for over twenty years. In Too Good to Be True he captures the best stories in their best retellings, along with their latest variations and examples of how the stories have changed as they move from person to person and place to place. To help you find your favorite, Brunvand has arranged the tales thematically. "Bringing Up Baby" is full of episodes of child-rearing gone wrong, including the grisly tale of the drugged out baby-sitter who mistakes the kid for a turkey. "Funny Business" showcases stories of infamous lapses in customer service, such as the story of the shockingly expensive chocolate chip cookie recipe. And "The Criminal Mind" features both brilliant --if they were real --scams, as well as the purported antics of the less mentally gifted. Whether you want to become an expert debunker or just have plenty of laughs, this book will surprise and entertain you. Illustrated throughout. "Informative and entertaining.... Brunvand has collected more than 200 of the most-repeated and best-known examples of modern folk-myth."—Tampa Tribune "[N]ot only an entertaining anthology, but an excellent introduction to the study of folklore itself."—Publishers Weekly "A fun read... . All the classics are here from the killer upstairs to the Kentucky Fried Rat."—New City "Resonant stories that express our hidden anxieties ... make us laugh, [or] arouse our fascinated horror."—San Francisco Chronicle Book Review "Informative and entertaining... . Brunvand has collected more than 200 of the most-repeated and best-known examples of modern folk-myth."—Tampa Tribune "[N]ot only an entertaining anthology, but an excellent introduction to the study of folklore itself."—Publishers Weekly

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ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 252 pages
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Download or read book Who's who in New Zealand written by and published by . This book was released on 1956 with total page 252 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

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ISBN 13 : 9781551680231
Total Pages : 192 pages
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Download or read book The Illustrated Book of Myths written by and published by . This book was released on 1995-09-05 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A collection of myths from many cultures.