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Hawaiian Mythology

Hawaiian Mythology

Martha Warren Beckwith

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Año de edición:
2024
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Folclore, mitos y leyendas
ISBN:
9798888975862
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Without question, Martha Warren Beckwith’s Hawaiian Mythology is one of the most comprehensive studies ever conducted on the indigenous culture of Hawai’i before annexation. Bringing together three decades of research; the book guides readers through variant narratives and core motifs, exploring every significant theme and deity within native Hawaiian folklore.

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