Snaring the sun was one of the many feats performed by trickster demigod, Maui.
The Maori name for sun is Te Rā.
Tamanui-te-rā.
Though there is a moon goddess, there is no sun god/dess depicted in Hawaiian legends. There was mention of a sun god in the story of Maui the demi-god whom snared the sun to extend the length of days so that people had enough time to do things, but there was no mention of the sun having a name or anything of that sort.
Different cultures have different sun gods with different names. Some examples include Ra in Egyptian mythology, Helios in Greek mythology, and Surya in Hindu mythology.
The Maori name for Sky Father is Ranginui. In Maori mythology, Ranginui represents the sky or the sky father, while Papatuanuku represents the earth or the earth mother. They were separated by their children, creating the space in which life could thrive.
Ra is the Sun God in Maori mythology.
Ranginui is the name of the skyfather in Maori mythology.
J. F. H. Wohlers has written: 'The mythology and traditions of the Maori in New Zealand' -- subject- s -: Folklore, Legends, Maori - New Zealand people -, Maori Mythology, Mythology, Maori
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The Maori name for sun is Te Rā.
Tamanui-te-rā.
maori is not in greek myths
The Maori earth mother is called Papatuanuku. She is a primordial being in Maori mythology, considered to be the land itself and the mother of all living things.
Maui who is the Hero/Trickster of Maori and Polynesian mythology.
The Maori come from New Zealand (Aotearoa) which they settled from Polynesia. In Maori mythology, the traditional home was Hawaiiki.
In Maori mythology, Tumatauenga is the god of war, hunting, and human activities. He is one of the children of the Sky Father and Earth Mother, and is known for his fierce and aggressive nature. Tumatauenga is associated with the physical realm and the skills needed for survival.
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