Myths and Songs from the South Pacific

Myths and Songs from the South Pacific is a collection of traditional tales and songs from the Polynesian and Melanesian cultures of the South Pacific. The book is edited and compiled by William Wyatt Gill, a missionary who lived among these cultures for many years and learned their languages and customs. The book contains a wealth of stories and songs, including creation myths, tales of gods and heroes, and legends of love and adventure. The stories are told in a vivid and engaging style, with colorful descriptions of the landscapes, people, and creatures of the South Pacific. The songs are presented in their original languages, with translations and notes on their cultural significance. Myths and Songs from the South Pacific is a fascinating glimpse into the rich and diverse cultures of this remote and beautiful region of the world.1876. Wyatt, a missionary, who spent most of his adult life in the Cook Islands here retells the myths he collected during his years in the South Pacific. Contents: Myths of Creation; Deified Men; Astronomical Myths; The Exploits of Maui; Tree Myths; Ina, The Fairy Voyager Miscellaneous Myths; Hades; or, The Doctrine of Spirit-World; Veetini; or, The Immortality of the Soul; Adventures in Spirit-World; Fairy Men and Women; Death-Talks and Dirges; Human Sacrifices; and The Seasons, Phases of the Moon, etc.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.