Maui
Maui fished up the North Island
The South Island is his canoe
Stewart Island is the anchor
The South island is Maui's canoe which he was in when he fished the north island out of the sea. Stewart island was the anchor stone.
Tangaroa.
The Maori come from New Zealand (Aotearoa) which they settled from Polynesia. In Maori mythology, the traditional home was Hawaiiki.
He fished in the Sea of Galilee which is actually a large lake and not a sea.
The Maori God of the sea is Tangaroa.
Neptune
The demigod Maui fished the North Island of New Zealand from the sea. Maui is a prominent figure in Polynesian mythology and most Polynesian cultures have a myth of Maui fishing up their land from the Pacific Ocean. The Maui myth is particularly prominent in Maori mythology probably because the shape of the North Island does closely resemble a fish, particularly a stingray with its tail in the north, wellington harbour as its eye, Taranaki and East Cape are its wings and the Coromandel Peninsula is the spine of its tail. The South Island is likened to the waka (canoe) Maui used to catch the fish and Stewart Island is likened to the anchor stone of Maui's waka.
Maori men in traditional Maori society were typically responsible for hunting, fishing, warfare, and leadership within their communities. They were also involved in rituals and ceremonies, passing down tribal knowledge and customs, and providing for their families. Today, Maori men continue to play important roles in their communities, both culturally and socioeconomically.
Galilee
Pania
In Māori mythology, the fish hook, or "koru," symbolizes abundance, prosperity, and the connection between the spiritual and physical worlds. It is often associated with Māui, a demigod who fished up islands from the sea, representing the importance of fishing and sustenance in Māori culture. The hook also signifies strength, determination, and the idea of using one's skills to overcome challenges. Overall, it embodies the relationship between people and the ocean, highlighting themes of resourcefulness and nourishment.
According to ancient mythology, yes, Neptune lived in the sea and was also the patron of horses.