TY  - BOOK
AU  - Irwin,James
ED  - Australian Association for the Study of Religions
TI  - An introduction to Maori religion: its character before European contact and its survival in contemporary Maori and New Zealand culture 
T2  - Special studies in religions
SN  - 0908083114 (pbk.)
U1  - 299.92/IRW 
PY  - 1984///
CY  - Bedford Park, S.A.
PB  - Australian Association for the Study of Religions
KW  - Maori (New Zealand people)
KW  - Rites and ceremonies
KW  - Religion
N1  - 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
ER  -