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Oceanic and Hawaii


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Hawaiian Legends of Tricksters and Riddlers
Hawaiian Legends of Tricksters and Riddlers
by Vivian Laubach Thompson
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A collection of twelve Hawaiian tales about island men who became tricksters in order to survive and others who became riddlers in order to win a place in their society.... (read more)

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Wise Women of the Dreamtime
Wise Women of the Dreamtime
by K. Langloh (edt) Parker
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WOMAN'S STUDIES / MYTHOLOGY / ABORIGINAL CULTUREExtending deep into the caverns of humanity's oldest memories, beyond 60,000 years of history and into the Dreamtime, this collection of Australian Aboriginal myths has been passed down through the... (read more)

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Hawaiis Best Spooky Tales #00: Hawai'i's Best Spooky Tales: True Local Spine-Tinglers
Hawaiis Best Spooky Tales #00: Hawai'i's Best Spooky Tales: True Local Spine-Tinglers
by Rick Carroll
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Overflowing with true supernatural encounters, these tales, told from a first-person perspective, are guaranteed to cause chicken-skin!... (read more)

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Na Mo'olelo Hawai'i O Ka Wa Kahiko: Stories of Old Hawaii
Na Mo'olelo Hawai'i O Ka Wa Kahiko: Stories of Old Hawaii
by Roy Kakulu Alameida
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Includes 45 traditional legends and stories about pre-contact Hawaiian life written at a 4th grade reading level. Includes illustrations, pronunciation guide, and glossary.... (read more)

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Hawaiian Myths of Earth, Sea, and Sky (Kolowalu Books)
Hawaiian Myths of Earth, Sea, and Sky (Kolowalu Books)
by Vivian Thompson
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Twelve tales recount the true flavor and simplicity of storytellers of long ago.... (read more)

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Tales of the Menehune
Tales of the Menehune
by Mary Kawena Pukui
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Legends about the little people of Hawaiian folklore, the demigod Maui, and other Hawaiian tales.... (read more)

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The Kahuna
The Kahuna
by Likeke R. Mcbride
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In ancient Hawai'i the kāhuna were far more than the priests of a religious order. They were versatile masters, trained in a variety of skills and occupations; they were the learned and professional men and women of their time. The late Likeke R... (read more)

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Hawaiian Tales of Heroes and Champions
Hawaiian Tales of Heroes and Champions
by Vivian Laubach Thompson
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Twelve traditional Hawaiian tales record the exploits of heroes with supernatural powers.... (read more)

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Aboriginal Fables and Legendary Tales
Aboriginal Fables and Legendary Tales
by A W Reed
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How did snakes become poisonous? Why are there black swans only in Australia? Learn a bout the powerful Rainbow Snake, red and black flying foxes, the Eagle-hawk and the Medicine-man in these incredible tales of the Dramtime. So much of traditional... (read more)

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Hawai'i Island Legends: Pikoi, Pele and Others
Hawai'i Island Legends: Pikoi, Pele and Others
by Mary Kawena Pukui
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Favorite legends of the hero Pikoi, the goddess Pele, and other folk of the Big Island.... (read more)

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The Legends and Myths of Hawaii: The Fables and Folk-Lore of a Strange People (Tut Books. L)
The Legends and Myths of Hawaii: The Fables and Folk-Lore of a Strange People (Tut Books. L)
by David Kalakaua
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The Speaking Land: Myth and Story in Aboriginal Australia
The Speaking Land: Myth and Story in Aboriginal Australia
by Ronald M Berndt
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MYTHOLOGY / ABORIGINAL CULTUREThe 195 stories collected in this first anthology of Aboriginal myth were told to anthropologists Ronald and Catherine Berndt, who spent nearly fifty years working among the Aboriginal peoples of Australia. The Berndts... (read more)

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Hawaiian Mythology
Hawaiian Mythology
by Martha W Beckwith
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Ku and Hina-man and woman-were the great ancestral gods of heaven and earth for the ancient Hawaiians. They were life's fruitfulness and all the generations of mankind, both those who are to come and those already born.... (read more)

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Hawaiian Myths of Earth, Sea, and Sky
Hawaiian Myths of Earth, Sea, and Sky
by Vivian Laubach Thompson
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Presents twelve Hawaiian myths which explain how the earth was created, why volcanoes on Hawaii erupt, why the days are longer in summer, and other natural... (read more)

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Hawaiian Legends of Tricksters and Riddlers (Kolowalu Books)
Hawaiian Legends of Tricksters and Riddlers (Kolowalu Books)
by Vivian Lau Thompson
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Thompson's tales, based on some of the oldest recorded legends, will instruct and delight readers of today.... (read more)

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Dreamtime
Dreamtime
by Rachel Storm
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This desirable giftbook with accessible, bitesize text alongside beautiful illustrations introduces the reader to the fascinating world of Australian Aboriginal ‘Dreamtime’. More than a religion, it is the ancient mythology, spirituality and culture... (read more)

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Aboriginal Legends: Animal Tales
Aboriginal Legends: Animal Tales
by A W Reed
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A.W. Reed. Why are there black swans only in Australia? How did snakes become poisonous? Learn about the powerful Rainbow Snake, red and black flying foxes, the Eagle-hawk and the Medicine Man in these incredible tales of the Dreamtime. A unique... (read more)

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Aboriginal Stories
Aboriginal Stories
by A W Reed
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A collection of legends representing the rich tapestry of beliefs of Aboriginal people throughout Australia. Tales range from creation stories to legends of animals, birds, rivers, lakes and shores, as well as hero stories. A dictionary of Aboriginal... (read more)

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Wisdom from the Earth: The Living Legacy of the Aboriginal Dreamtime
Wisdom from the Earth: The Living Legacy of the Aboriginal Dreamtime
by Anna Voigt
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Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures are the oldest continuous living traditions on Earth. This book celebrates the deeply felt relationships between these Aboriginal peoples, the land, and their sacred heritage of the Dreamtime. All... (read more)

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Hawaiian Tales of Heroes and Champions (Kolowalu Books)
Hawaiian Tales of Heroes and Champions (Kolowalu Books)
by Vivian Lau Thompson
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