Myths are a rich source of history. Even before myths were written down, people told and retold the stories of the gods and goddesses of their homeland. Learn the history of the South Pacific myths, as well as their deeper meaning, from the desert tribes of Australia to New Zealand's origin of the coconut.

Includes index. "ABDO & Daughters"--P. [4] of cover.

The mighty myth -- The South Pacific -- The soul of the South Pacific peoples -- Australia: the rainbow snake -- Australia: the Wawilak sisters -- Australia: the creation of humans -- Australia: spirits, spirits everywhere -- New Zealand: creation of the universe -- New Zealand: the origin of suffering -- New Zealand: the origin of coconut -- Polynesia: Maui, the trickster -- Hawaii: Pele, the volcano goddess.