http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fbCr7Hlp3rQ&feature=related

Taniwha mythology:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2hIieKnL-eg&feature=related

New Zealand:

Maori:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1uIiDHgrDh0

Te Kore

Ranginui and Papatuanuku

IO Matua Kore

Ranginui Papatūānuku

TūmatauengaWar

RehuaStars/Planets

Haumiatiketike

Natural Food

RongomātāneCultivated FoodTangaroa

Sea

Tāne MahutaForest

Tāwhirimātea

RuaumokoEarthquakes

Wind, Storms

Kei te pirangi ia ki te mate I tana matua.

Kaua! Kati! Kao!

Te Ao Marama

I tangi a Ranginui. Aue!

Ranginui and Papatuanuku still grieve

for their lost love.

In the mornings, Papatuanuku sends her

love on the mist to Ranginui.

Ranginui still cries for Papatuanuku, and his tears fall as rain. The morning dew reminds

Papatuanuku that he still loves her.

Tangaroa – god of the ocean

Tangaroa is a very important person in Maori mythology, and he is mentioned numerous times in ‘The Whale Rider.’

Fish were/are seen as the descendants of Tangaroa, god of the sea. Rituals and talismans were an important way to ensure his favour and protect the bounty of the ocean, lakes and rivers.

Fishing was a tapu activity. Fishermen would offer prayers to Tangaroa, and no food was allowed on a fishing trip.

When they caught the first fish they would return it to the sea, to thank Tangaroa for his gift.

You will need to re-tell a myth of legend.

First in first served. No double-ups please!

They will be presented on Monday (13th), in class.

You do not have to talk for a long time, 1 or 2 minutes will be fine.

Your chosen myth or legend can be from any culture.