Aboriginal Myths, Legends and Fables

Poetic and imaginative tales from Aboriginal cultural heritage

$29.99

ISBN

9781876334291

More Information
By	A. W. Reed
Format	Paperback / softback
Page Extent	418
Book Size	22 x 129 x 191 mm (H x W x D)
Imprint	Reed New Holland
Release Date	1 Feb 1999
Subject Classification	Society & culture: general / Popular beliefs & controversial knowledge / Folklore, myths & legends

Details

Aboriginal Myths, Legends and Fables presents a wealth of poetic and imaginative tales from Aboriginal cultural heritage. While retelling the stories simply, this book captures the mystical bonds that exist between Aboriginal people, their environment and the spirit life of the Dreamtime. Each story provides the reader with an insight into the fascinating beliefs of one of the oldest living cultures on Earth.

About the Author(s)

A. W. Reed

Alexander Wyclif Reed, also known as Clif Reed and A. W. Reed, (7 March 1908 – 19 October 1979) was aprolific New Zealand publisher and author.

With his uncle Alfred he established the publishing firm A. H. & A. W. Reed. As an author he was known most commonly as A. W. Reed. Reed wrote many books on topics such as myths, language and place names of both Māoriand Australian Aboriginal cultures.