Ranginui is the name of the skyfather in Maori mythology.
Skyfather is a title often used to refer to a chief or top deity in various mythologies, such as Zeus in Greek mythology, Odin in Norse mythology, or Amun-Ra in Egyptian mythology. Each of these skyfathers represents different cultural beliefs and attributes associated with the sky and divine power.
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
Ra is the Sun God in Maori mythology.
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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.
Charles Augustus Wilson has written: 'The empire's junior partner' -- subject(s): History 'Legends and mysteries of the Maori' -- subject(s): Folklore, Legends, Maori (New Zealand people), Maori Folklore, Maori Mythology
In Maori creation mythology, Stewart Island (also known as Rakiura) is said to be the anchor stone that Maui used to secure the giant fish, which became the North Island of New Zealand. The island is believed to have significant spiritual and cultural importance to the Maori people, linking them to their creation stories and ancestral heritage.
Edward Shortland has written: 'The southern districts of New Zealand' -- subject(s): Description and travel 'The Southern Districts of New Zealand: A Journal, with Passing Notices of the Customs of the ..' 'Traditions and superstitions of the New Zealanders' -- subject(s): Folklore, Maori (New Zealand people) 'Maori religion and mythology, illustrated by translations of traditions, karakia, &c., to which are added notes on Maori tenure of land' -- subject(s): Land tenure (Maori law), Maori (New Zealand people), Mythology, Maori (New Zealand people), Religion