Mauri Ora Wisdom from the Maori World Children's Folk Tale & Myth Anthologies The work weaves together cultural

The work weaves together cultural

nature and renewal

of Heracles and Theseus and Perseus

Pounamu Pounamu is classic Ihimaera

his sole possession is an infallible plan for the ultimate heist

Mauri Ora Wisdom from the Maori World Children's Folk Tale & Myth Anthologies The work weaves together culturalPearls of wisdom contained in proverbs whakatauk have been gifted from generation to generation as an intrinsic part of the Mori, world. As powerful metaphors, they combine analogy and cultural history in the most economical of words. Short and insightful, they surprise, engendering reflection, learning and personal growth. Mauri Ora links whakatauk to key personal virtues idealised across cultures and generations. The virtues wisdom, courage,