As a scholar of South Asian religions, I know that stories found in the “Puranas,” religious texts likely composed between the second and 10th centuries, describe why gods and goddesses favor ...

THIMPHU: Aboriginal, litterateur and rebel, Witi Ihimaera is a moving force in giving voice to the Maoris in New Zealand. The first published novelist in Maori literature, the 72-year-old has ...

As a sculptor of Maori and Chinese heritage, Dion is known for his culturally inspired works. This piece was influenced by the pantheon of 140 Maori Gods and in particular the untold stories of ...