An its character before European contact and its survival in contemporary Maori and New Zealand culture Irwin, James Sir 1906-1990 creator Australian Association for the Study of Religions text bibliography xra Bedford Park, S.A Australian Association for the Study of Religions 1984 monographic eng

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viii, 85 p. : illus., ports. ; pbk ; 21 cm. 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. James Irwin. Includes bibliographical references (p. 79-80) Maori (New Zealand people) Rites and ceremonies Maori (New Zealand people) Religion 299.92/IRW 0908083114 (pbk.) AuCKLKIN 890501 20130708141019.0 000021962402