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Rangi (the Sky Father) and Papatuanuku (Earth Mother) were the parents of the eight major Maori Gods; Tumatauenga -- God of War Tawhirimatea -- God of Weather Tane-Mahuta-- God of the Forests Tangaroa -- Sea God Rongo -- God of Peace / Cultivated plants Haumia-Tiketike -- God of wild plants Rehua -- Antares (Star) Raumoko -- God of Earthquakes.
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Was maori and greek gods were close and what was the history of them?
The Maori and Greek Gods were known to be close. This Gods were well known in the early modern era.
What is important to the maori?
Their gods i guess...
How Many Maori Gods Are There?
There are many Maori gods, with estimates ranging from around 70 to over 100. Some well-known Maori gods include Tane (god of forests and birds), Tangaroa (god of the sea), and Tawhirimatea (god of weather).
What does matua mean in maori?
It means father. Another word for father in Maori is Papa.
What is the meaning of the maori word anakiwa?
Anakiwa – in Maori means "Cave of the Sea Gods"
Who were the eight Greek Sky Gods?
There were only 5 WIND gods, One god of the Sky (Zeus) and there was Father Sky, Ouranus.
Why do Maoris have gods?
Well, Us Maori's have gods for nearly everything we do. For example: Haka - which is a Maori dance or way of letting out all the anger other than just fighting. There is a Maori god for that, his name is Tumatauenga. God of war. There are many more but that's just an example, so you've got an idea on why we have gods.
King of father of the gods?
Since Zeus is the father of the gods and Zeus's father is Kronus the King of the father of the gods is Kronus.
What is the Maori name for father?
papa, matua
What is the Maori word for father?
The Maori word for father is "matua".
What is the maori name for sky father?
Ranginui.
What is maori word for father?
The Maori word for father is "matua."
