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Introduction - New Zealand Whales and Dolphins

Content Partner: Victoria University of Wellington. New Zealanders have been familiar with whales and dolphins since our islands were first settled: Maori mythology tells of the origin of whales and dolphins from Te Pu-Whakahara, a direct offspring of the Sky Parent and the Earth Mother; and indeed,...

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Main Author: Alan N. Baker
Format: Book
Language:English
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Summary:Content Partner: Victoria University of Wellington. New Zealanders have been familiar with whales and dolphins since our islands were first settled: Maori mythology tells of the origin of whales and dolphins from Te Pu-Whakahara, a direct offspring of the Sky Parent and the Earth Mother; and indeed, the early Maoris looked upon the stranding of a whale as a gift from the Gods, as it provided boun...