Maori sayings and proverbs

Published	1990 · Viking Sevenseas
ISBN	9780854670949
Physical	1 volume (unpaged) : illustrations (some color) ; 18 cm

Proverbs, Maori. Proverbs, Maori -- New Zealand. Proverbs, Maori -- Dictionaries. Whakataukī. Reo Māori.

"The Maori language is extraordinarily rich in proverbs and sayings. This is a compendium of over 500 sayings encapsulating the customs and traditions of the race. A treasure store of accumulated wisdom handed down from the ancestors - "Te oha o nga tangata matua" (proverb 1-3). There are 81 subject headings covering social customs, history and mythology" -- Provided by publisher.

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