CONTENTS. 
CHAPTER I. page 
Introduction . 1 
CHAPTER II. 
Mythology.12 
CHAPTER III. 
Mythology (continued).32 
CHAPTER IV. 
Tapu . 55 
CHAPTER V. 
Whare-Kura.—Religious Worship.—Native Baptism. — War Ceremonies 65 
CHAPTER VI. 
Fishing Ceremonies. — Manner of Hunting the Rat.—Witchcraft.—Niu. 
—Cursing.—Kura—Red ..83 
CHAPTER VII. 
Customs Relating to the Dead—Reinga.97 
CHAPTER VIII. 
Tinirau.—Traditions of Matuku and Witi; of Kupe; of Kupe and Turi ; 
of Nga Hui; of Tama Te Kapua; and of Lake Mapere.—Original 
Canoes ............ 107 
CHAPTER IX. 
Wakatauki, or Proverbs.—Fables . . 126 
CHAPTER X. 
Songs.—Mottoes ... 138 
CHAPTER XI. 
Personal Ornaments.—Moko, or Tattoo. — Mokai.—Names . . .148 
CHAPTER XII. 
Dreams.—Marriage. — Polygamy. — Children. — Eating. — Hakari . . 160 
