Seksek ʻe Hatana
Author | : Aubrey L. Parke |
Publisher | : [email protected] |
Total Pages | : 312 |
Release | : 2001 |
ISBN-10 | : 9820203236 |
ISBN-13 | : 9789820203235 |
Rating | : 4/5 (36 Downloads) |
Download or read book Seksek ʻe Hatana written by Aubrey L. Parke and published by [email protected]. This book was released on 2001 with total page 312 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "This book is a collection of hanuju, fäeag tupu'a and rogrogo (myths, legends and stories) as well as some fakpeje (ceremonial speeches) and sua (songs) gathered in 1964 in Rotuma. Many of the tales refer to specific places in Rotuma and its offshore islets (called "dependencies" in the Rotuma Deed of Cession of 1881). The islet of Hatana is central to the origin myths of Rotuma. Seksek 'e Hatan is more than a record of traditions and memoirs because it includes "excerpts from an archaeologist's field notebook." This approach sets the traditions of Rotuma in an archaeological and geographical landscape, and in a context of ceremonial and traditional activities, signs and omens."--Publisher's description.