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The Polynesian & Maori Mythology book collection is a group of 9 fascinating books that detail many of the famous as well as obscure myths of the Polynesian and Maori. The books were primarily written in the 19th and early 20th centuries. Several of the books contain illustrations. All in all, this collection represents a vast treasure trove of Polynesian and Maori Mythology.

All the titles contained on this CD are listed below.

1. Polynesian mythology and ancient traditional history of the New Zealand race, as furnished by their priests and chiefs (1855) - Grey, George - 333 pages
2. Polynesian researches, during a residence of nearly six years in the South Sea Islands, including descriptions of the natural history and scenery of the Islands, with remarks on the history, mythology, traditions, government, arts, manners, and customs of the inhabitants Volume 1 (1829) - Ellis, William - 536 pages
3. Polynesian researches, during a residence of nearly six years in the South Sea Islands, including descriptions of the natural history and scenery of the Islands, with remarks on the history, mythology, traditions, government, arts, manners, and customs of the inhabitants Volume 2 (1829) - Ellis, William - 576 pages
4. Myths and songs from the South Pacific (1876) - Gill, William Wyatt; Mler, F. Max (Friedrich Max) - 328 pages
5. Maori religion and mythology. Illustrated by translations of traditions, karakia, &c., to which are added notes on Maori tenure of land (1882) - Shortland, Edward - 112 pages
6. Some aspects of Maori myth and religion (1922) - Best, Elsdon - 198 pages
7. The ancient history of the Maori, his mythology and traditions Volume 1 (1887) - White, John - 181 pages
8. The ancient history of the Maori, his mythology and traditions Volume 3 (1887) - White, John - 316 pages
9. The ancient history of the Maori, his mythology and traditions Volume 6 (1887) - White, John - 264 pages

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