Alexander Wyclif Reed, also known as Clif Reed and A. W. Reed, was a prolific New Zealand publisher and author. He co-established the publishing firm A. H. & A. W. Reed with his uncle. As an author, he was most commonly known as A. W. Reed, writing extensively on the myths, languages, and place names of both Māori and Australian Aboriginal cultures. His work delves deeply into the rich heritage of these indigenous communities.
Sbírka třiadvaceti příběhů z oblasti ostrovů Tichého oceánu, který představuje bezmála třetinu zemského povrchu. Vyprávěli je obyvatelé z ostrovů mezi Havají a Novým Zélandem, například Cookových ostrovů, Fidži, Havaje, Nauru, Nového Zélandu, Tahiti. V knize čtenář najde pestrý výběr vyprávění od nalezení ohně, přes milostné příběhy, až po naučná vyprávění o moudrém a pošetilém bratrovi.
With Word List English - Aboriginal, Aboriginal - English
ABORIGINAL STORIES presents a collection of myths and legends gathered from various sources, representing the rich and diverse tapestry of beliefs of Aboriginal people throughout Australia.
Myths and Legends told about the Maori people and culture.
'Aboriginal Stories of Australia' is an enthralling collection of traditional tales that date back to the beginning of time. Learn how Whi the sun goddess introduced life to the world, why the emu cannot fly and how the kangaroo got his tail. Packed with myths and legends about creation, these stories retell how people and animals were made as well as how the moon and stars came to have above us.
A.W. Reed. This book presents a wealth of poetic and imaginative tales from Aboriginal cultural heritage. While retelling the stories simply, this book captures the mystical bonds that exist between Aboriginal people, their environment and the spirit life of the Dreamtime.
A collection of stories exploring dreamtime myths through ancient images, such as the Rainbow Snake, the discovery of fire, and the first man and woman. Divided into three sections, "The Great Father", "Totemic Ancestors" and "Creation Myths", it seeks to provide an insight into Aboriginal culture.
The Maori have a rich and colourful tradition of myth and legend. Some of their most important and popular tales are retold in this classic book. The stories range from the creation of the world And The coming of life, death and knowledge, To supernatural tales of love, terror and adventure. Read about the great god Tane, about Maui who tamed the sun, about the woman on the moon, about monsters, fairies, fabulous birds and moving mountains. Complementing the tales are Roger Hart's imaginative drawings, which were inspired both by the rich body of Maori myth and legend, and by the New Zealand landscape against which so many of the stories are depicted.
