01344cam a2200277 a 4500 000021962402 AU-EpEBC 20130708141019.0 890501s1984 xraac b 000 0 eng d 0908083114 (pbk.) AuCKLKIN NEMB 299.92/IRW EW Irwin, James, Sir, 1906-1990. 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 Includes bibliographical references (p. 79-80) 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. Maori (New Zealand people) Rites and ceremonies. Maori (New Zealand people) Religion. Australian Association for the Study of Religions Special studies in religions no. 4 ddc 16183 16183 0 0 ddc 0 0 290 World Religions MAIN MAIN OS 2013-07-08 Donated by ANZTLA. 5.00 0 299.92/IRW 14094 2015-09-16 00:00:00 1 50.00 2013-07-08 AM