Taniwha - Maori Religion and Mythology Part 2

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Taniwha - Maori Religion and Mythology Part 2

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As taniwha seem to have been the largest and most destructive of these mythical creatures it were well to dispose of them ere we deal with lesser fry. The first note obtained on this subject was collected by Capt. Cook when on his third voyage in 1777. When describing certain statements made by a native of Queen Charlotte Sound, he proceeds—"We ...

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Elsdon Best

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