Synopsis
Explore Oceanic myths from across five vast regions and discover how creation, journeys, and deluge stories shape a rich tapestry of belief.
This volume surveys myth and tale from Oceania, covering Polynesia, Melanesia, Indonesia, Micronesia, and Australia. It emphasizes a comparative, cross‑regional view while noting how environments and cultures influence storytelling. The editors explain their method, the challenges of collecting material, and how notes and references help readers consult fuller forms of the tales. Richly illustrated and carefully documented, the collection aims to offer a broad, representative sample of myths with attention to origin stories, transmission, and cultural context.
What you’ll experience- Stories about origins, the sky, the sea, and the birth of people and animals
- Deluge and creation motifs common to multiple island groups
- Context on how myths reflect geography, life ways, and cultural exchange
- Notes, references, and a bibliography guiding deeper study
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