Manu Māori: Bird Legends & Customs

Manu Māori: Birds Legends & Customs Author: Murdoch Riley Hardback 197mm X 143mm PAGES: 88 Bird legends and customs of the Māori. The book describes the status of birds in the Māori world, their connection with the gods, how birds were caught in traditional times, snaring and preserving birds for winter consumption. Their importance is emphasized by the various stories and rituals that