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A Polynesian Mythical Story Of Maui Revelator Of Birds By Annie Parks

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John Brandies Maui Revelator of Birds is a Polynesian Mythical story written by Annie Parks. Maui wants Princess Oliana to fall in love with him. The story begins with Maui and a beautiful princess named Oliana on a walk and picnic. Maui was a demigod meaning he was half man half mortal. He used a magic fishing hook to pull the islands of Hawaii out of the ocean. He then, pulled a rainbow out of a rainbow fish’s mouth. While they were talking, Maui told the story of how Rongo stole yams and brought them to earth. Oliana had stated that Pani cooked they yams and made them edible. When the picnic was over they walked some more but Oliana heard the beautiful sounding music from the skies. Maui put his hands over Oliana’s eyes and she has

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