Irwin, James,  Sir,  1906-1990. <br/><br/>
An introduction to Maori religion :  its character before European contact and its survival in contemporary Maori and New Zealand culture / 
James Irwin. 
 - Bedford Park, S.A. :  Australian Association for the Study of Religions,  1984. 
 - viii, 85 p. :  illus., ports. ; pbk ;  21 cm. 
 - Special studies in religions  no. 4 .
 - Special studies in religions  no. 4 .
<br/><br/>Includes bibliographical references (p. 79-80) 
<br/><br/>Introduction -- The Maori world view -- Creation -- Outline structure of Maori society -- Mauri - mana - tapu - noa -- Gods, demons and ghosts -- Approaching the sacred -- Tangihanga - the rituals of death -- Te ngaherehere a Tane -- Sacrifice and offerings -- Conclusion -- Glossary. 
<br/><br/><label>ISBN: </label>0908083114 (pbk.) 
<br/><br/><label>Subjects--Topical Terms: </label><br/>Maori (New Zealand people)--Rites and ceremonies.<br/>Maori (New Zealand people)--Religion.
<br/><br/><label>Dewey Class. No.: </label>299.92/IRW