Maori Spirituality and Creation Myths

MAORI SPIRITUALITY AND CREATION MYTHS
Aotearoa: The Land of the Long White Cloud, Created by Ranginui and Papatuanuku with Atua, Tupuna, Tohunga, Rongoa, and Moana

“Ka mate! Ka mate! Ka ora! Ka ora!”
“It is death! It is death! It is life! It is life!”
— Te Rauparaha

Welcome to Aotearoa (New Zealand). This 500-page book takes you through the ancient Māori worldview, a rich and enduring cosmology that shapes Māori culture to this day. Explore the origins of the Māori, their gods and goddesses, spiritual practices, and deep connection to the land and sea.

What’s Inside

- The Origins of Māori Spirituality and Cosmology
Learn about the creation of the world by Ranginui (Sky Father) and Papatuanuku (Earth Mother).

- Māori Gods and Heroes
Discover the powerful deities like Tāne Mahuta, Tangaroa, and Māui, and the significance of their myths.

- Supernatural Beings and Guardian Spirits
Dive into the world of taniwha and other spiritual entities.

- Whakapapa and Mana
Understand the concepts of ancestry (whakapapa) and spiritual power (mana).

- Tapu and Noa
Explore the sacred (tapu) and ordinary (noa) in Māori life.

- Karakia and Haka
Learn about spiritual prayers (karakia) and the cultural significance of the haka.

- Māori Healing Practices
Discover traditional Māori medicine and wellness practices.

- Māori Astronomy and Celestial Myths
Explore the Māori understanding of the stars and celestial myths.