Handbook of Polynesian Mythology
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Referring academics looking for a comprehensive account to his Dictionary of Polynesian Mythology (1989), Craig (emeritus history, Alaska Pacific U.) introduces general readers to the mythology of the indigenous people of the Pacific by retelling and commenting on the more important narratives and practices. His first section looks at the geography, the Polynesian people, their languages and literature, and European exploration and development of the islands. Then he discusses creation and the cosmos and deities, themes, and concepts. The final chapters cite and annotate print sources and Web sites for further information. Annotation ©2004 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR
1Introduction12Creation and the cosmos393Deities, themes, and concepts594Annotated print sources2695Internet Web sites293
