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The Maui myth, for example, was important not only as entertainment but also because it embodied the beliefs of the people concerning such things as the origin of fire, of death, and of the land in which they lived. The ritual chants concerning firemaking, fishing, death, and so on made reference to Maui and derived their power from such reference.
Polynesian Mythology, George Grey, first edition (1854) Samuel K. Parker, Dialectics of Power in the Maori Creation Myth in Pacific Studies, Vol 10 n°3, July 1987; Tikao, T. T. (1939). Tikao talks: Traditions and tales told by Teone Taare Tikao to Herries Beattie (pp. 23–50). Wellington, New Zealand: A.H. and A.W. Reed
In Tahiti, Tiʻi was the first man, and was made from red earth. The first woman was Ivi, who was made from one of the bones (ivi) of Tiʻi. [3]: 151 In the Marquesas Islands, there are various accounts. In one legend Atea and his wife created people. In another tradition Atanua and her father Atea brought forth humans. [3]: 151
Tiki, the first human, but sometimes is a child of Rangi and Papa, and creates the first human. Tinirau, a guardian of fish. Tūtewehiwehi, the father of all reptiles. Uenuku, a god of the rainbow, associated with war. Also a deified ancestor. Urutengangana, the god of the light.
Te Ao Mārama, also known as Te Ao Tūroa ("The Long-Standing World"), [1] refers to the physical plane of existence that is inhabited by people, and is associated with knowledge and understanding. The phrase is variously translated as "The World of Light", "the World of Understanding" and "the Natural World".
Patupaiarehe are supernatural beings (he iwi atua) in Māori mythology that are described as pale to fair skinned with blonde hair or red hair, usually having the same stature as ordinary people, and never tattooed. [1] They can draw mist to themselves, but tend to be nocturnal or active on misty or foggy days as direct sunlight can be fatal to ...
The stars have long held a special resonance within Maori culture. Now, the plight of a small seabird has triggered a New Zealand community to seek dark sky status – and the results are awe ...
In Māori mythology, as in other Polynesian traditions, Māui is a culture hero and a trickster, famous for his exploits and cleverness. He possessed superhuman strength, and was capable of shapeshifting into animals such as birds and worms.