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100 1 _aWestervelt, W. D.
_q(William Drake),
_d1849-1939
245 1 0 _aLegends of Ma-ui—a demi god of Polynesia, and of his mother Hina
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2010
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2010-05-30
508 _aProduced by The Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
520 _a"Legends of Ma-ui—a demi god of Polynesia, and of his mother Hina" by W. D. Westervelt is a collection of mythological tales written in the early 20th century. The book explores the adventures and exploits of the demi-god Maui alongside his mother Hina, delving into themes of creation, transformation, and the cultural origins of the Hawaiian Islands. The narrative intertwines various legends which highlight Maui’s supernatural abilities and his interactions with the elements and other deities. The opening of the book introduces the legendary figure of Maui and provides context regarding his place within Polynesian mythology. It describes his family background, noting that he has several brothers, all named Maui. It also highlights Maui's unique attributes and skills, which set him apart within their family. The narrative touches on the legends surrounding Maui's actions, such as lifting the sky, fishing up islands, and searching for fire. Furthermore, it begins to lay the groundwork for a broader exploration of Maui's character as both a trickster and a benefactor, setting the stage for a variety of adventures threaded throughout the collection. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aLegends -- Hawaii
653 _aLegends -- Polynesia
653 _aMaui (Polynesian deity)
653 _aHina (Polynesian deity)
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/32601
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