Myths, Legends, and Short Stories from the Huon Gulf of Papua New Guinea

Myths, Legends and Short Stories from the Huon Gulf of Papua New Guinea is a collection of myths, legends and short stories from the Huon Gulf Region of modern day Papua New Guinea. Time settings of the myths, legends and short stories extend from primitive life to arrival of the early Christian missionaries to the colonial era and up to the present time. The myths and legends tell stories of how cultures and environments of the region, as they are seen and experienced today, have been shaped and developed by supernatural forces through time. The short stories tell of childhood adventures, misfortunes, curses and blessings, mischiefs and pranks. Read more