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The Ancient Wisdom of Maori Goddesses

From Saturday Morning, 9:41 am today

Atua Wāhine: The Ancient Wisdom of Māori Goddesses is the work of writer Hana Tapiata, exploring the 17 female Māori goddesses who make up the world around us: earth, fire, water, the moon and more.

Hana lives day to day practicing Māori philosophies.  Her new book looks at how ancestral Māori concepts and systems can help anyone navigate the modern world.

Author Hana Tapiata's new book 'Atua Wāhine'.

Author Hana Tapiata's new book 'Atua Wāhine'. Photo: HarperCollins

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