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Well, Tane is attributed with many qualities that make him the god of many things and not only the forest and he has many names which commerate different deeds.
However, the question refers to Tane Mahuta. Tane-Mahuta literally means Tane-the-riser (he who makes things rise such as trees rising out of the ground) therefore in this sense he is the god of the forest.
The naming of the large Kauri with that of Tane-Mahuta is mainly due to the fact that it is the largest tree in NZ and therefore it would be right to name it after the god of the forest.
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When did Korokī Mahuta die?
Korokī Mahuta died in 1966.
When was king mahuta born?
1855
When was Tane Norton born?
Tane Norton was born on 1942-03-30.
What actors and actresses appeared in Fuan no tane - 2013?
The cast of Fuan no tane - 2013 includes: Anna Ishibashi Shimako Iwai Kenta Suga Kanji Tsuda
When was chief tane born?
monday the 16th of januarry 1106
How big is Tane Mahuta?
500m tall
What does Tane Mahuta mean in English?
we rock!
Is tane mahuta the biggest tree in new zealand?
yes
How old is tane mahuta?
2,000 years old
Is Tane Mahuta the tallest tree in the whole wide world?
no, its not its actually the Australian eucalyptus.
What is the maori god of the forest called?
The Maori god of the forest: Tanemahuta or Tane Mahuta.
What is the name of New Zealands largest Kauri?
Thought to be Tāne Mahuta in New Zealands Northland. It is thought to be 1500-2500 years old and has a 14 meter circumference.
What are the names of ranginui and papatuanuku?
Tumatav Tawhirimata Tane mahuta Tangaroa Rong a matane Haumietiketike
What is the birth name of Tane Davis?
Tane Davis's birth name is Tane William Davis.
What is the name of Nz largest native tree?
The tallest tree in New Zealand is an Australian Eucalyptus regnans in the Orokonui Eco-sanctuary, a forest reserve just north of Dunedin.The largest tree known in New Zealand is the great kauri, Tane Mahuta in the northern forests, and is 51m high, and has a volume of about 520m3.The largest tree known in New Zealand is the great kauri, Tane Mahuta in the Waipoua forest in Northland, and is 51m high, and has a volume of about 520m3.The tallest native tree in Aotearoa New zealand is a Kahikatea (white pine) on Pirongia, a mountain in Waikato.
One of new zealands largest native tree?
The kauri an evergreen native to New Zealand is the largest tree on the isle. The largest specimen is named Tane Mahuta located in Waipahu forest.
Who are the maori gods?
some of the maori gods are: tawhirimatea the god of wind and storms, tane mahuta the god of forest and birds, papatuanuku the god of mother earth, tangaroa the god of sea rivers and lakes, rongo god of peace.
