Myths and Songs from the South PacificH. S. King & Company, 1876 - 328 стор. |
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... Nganaoa asked permission to go in this wonderful vessel . But Rata would not consent . The crafty Nganaoa seeing the canoe start without him ran to fetch an empty calabash , knocked off the top , and squeezing himself in as best he ...
... Nganaoa asked permission to go in this wonderful vessel . But Rata would not consent . The crafty Nganaoa seeing the canoe start without him ran to fetch an empty calabash , knocked off the top , and squeezing himself in as best he ...
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... Nganaoa entreated permission to go in the canoe to paddle it whenever the wind should grow light or adverse . But Rata would not accept his services . At last , upon the fourth application , the desponding Nganaoa was successful , on ...
... Nganaoa entreated permission to go in the canoe to paddle it whenever the wind should grow light or adverse . But Rata would not accept his services . At last , upon the fourth application , the desponding Nganaoa was successful , on ...
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... Nganaoa seized his spear and fearlessly drove it through the head of the octopus . The tentacula now slowly relaxed , and the dead monster floated off on the surface of the ocean . Nganaoa , the Again they pursued their voyage in safety ...
... Nganaoa seized his spear and fearlessly drove it through the head of the octopus . The tentacula now slowly relaxed , and the dead monster floated off on the surface of the ocean . Nganaoa , the Again they pursued their voyage in safety ...
Сторінка 148
... Nganaoa set fire to the fatty portion of the stomach . The monster , writhing in agony , sought relief in swimming to the nearest land , where , on reaching the sandy beach , father , mother , and son quietly walked out through the open ...
... Nganaoa set fire to the fatty portion of the stomach . The monster , writhing in agony , sought relief in swimming to the nearest land , where , on reaching the sandy beach , father , mother , and son quietly walked out through the open ...
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