0
Maui loved playing with fire. One day he put out all the fires in the village which angered the inhabitants who complained to Taranga, Maui's mother.
Maui was asked to go to the underworld and ask the old kuia, Mahuika for some fire. Maui visited Mahuika and helped her eat and drink which was difficult for her as everything she touched burst into flames. As a reward Mahuika gave Maui a fingernail which burnt to take home.
Mischievous Maui dropped the fingernail into a river on the way home so went back for another fingernail which he was given. This repeated again and again until Mahuika lost her temper and threw fire at Maui who escaped by turning into a Hawk and flying back to the living world.
The fire followed him but he was saved by Tawhere-Matea who blew icy rains at the fire, and Ruamoko who opened up the earth to swallow the flames.
sited 20/10/2009 @ http://www.deeknow.com Jen nz
Wiki User
∙ 14y ago
Add your answer:
Earn +20 pts
Why did NZ Maori make masks?
Maori did not wear masks.
What does ahi mean in maori?
In Maori, "ahi" means fire or blaze. It can refer to a physical fire or can be used metaphorically to represent energy, passion, or a strong desire. The word is also commonly used in cultural ceremonies and traditions involving fire.
Why are Maori's lazy?
Maori are not lazy, its people like PAKEHA who make them out to be!! Look at the ones who are actually working the majority of the trades MAORI! Look at the ones that the Australians want to work for them in the mines MAORI!! an where are all the other cultures? sitting in little cushy chairs ordering the Maori around. Why do Maori accept this? Because at the end of the day Maori people are workers and will accept anything just like this LAZY question.
What is plural of Maori?
Maori is the plural of Maori.
Why do they speak maori?
Nearly every Maori speaks their own language, We speak maori because we are Maori.
What is the Maori name for fire?
Ahi
Why did NZ Maori make masks?
Maori did not wear masks.
What materials are used to make Maori weapons?
iugerguer9 the maori used wood, animal bones and greenstone to make their weapons. \
What kinds of people make up the New Zealand population?
Maori and Pakeha (non-Maori).
What plants did maori use to make things?
The plants they used was harakeke (maori word for Flax)
What does ahi mean in maori?
In Maori, "ahi" means fire or blaze. It can refer to a physical fire or can be used metaphorically to represent energy, passion, or a strong desire. The word is also commonly used in cultural ceremonies and traditions involving fire.
How many maori are in New Zealand?
Maori make up approximately 15% of the population of New Zealand.
How did the maori's make their weapons?
nothing you idiots
Why do they have a Waitangi?
so the maori and british can make peace
What are the maori names for the elements?
"Ahi" = "Fire" "Hau" = "Wind" "Papatuanuku" = "Mother Earth" "Wai" = "Water"
Why are Maori's lazy?
Maori are not lazy, its people like PAKEHA who make them out to be!! Look at the ones who are actually working the majority of the trades MAORI! Look at the ones that the Australians want to work for them in the mines MAORI!! an where are all the other cultures? sitting in little cushy chairs ordering the Maori around. Why do Maori accept this? Because at the end of the day Maori people are workers and will accept anything just like this LAZY question.
What do you need to make a early Maori bird trap?
a stick
