Shirres, Michael P.,

Te tangata = The human person / Human person Michael P. Shirres. - 142 pages : illustrations, genealogical tables ; 23 cm

Reprinted 1998, 2000.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Māori theology and Māori knowledge -- The children of Rangi and Papa -- Tapu and noa -- Mana and the human person -- The nature and division of karakia -- Karakia - a means of being human -- The karakia Tuuaatuuaa i te Orooro -- Io-Matua-kore.


In English with some Mãori.

0958345414 9780958345415

Snedden & Cervin Publishing Ltd., P.O. Box, 68450, Newton, Auckland, N.Z.


Māori (New Zealand people)--Religion
Māori (New Zealand people)--Ethnic identity
Māori (New Zealand people)--Rites and ceremonies
Mythology, Māori
Tikanga tuku iho
Atua
Karakia
Tapu
Mana.

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