Tangaroa is a prominent deity in Polynesian mythology, often associated with the ocean and sea life. He is considered a powerful and respected figure among many Polynesian cultures, such as the Maori of New Zealand and the Hawaiian people. Tangaroa is believed to have influence over the creatures of the sea and the waters themselves.
The "saline breath of Tangaroa" refers to the fresh, salty sea air associated with Tangaroa, the Maori god of the sea. It represents the powerful and invigorating essence of the ocean that is often seen as purifying and rejuvenating.
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).
The topknot is called a tikitiki. It's name is derived from the birth of Maui. When Maui was born prematurely and was thought to be stilborn. His mother Taranga cut her topknot off, wrapped Maui in it and threw him out to sea. Hence his name, Maui-tikitiki-a-Taranga (Maui in the topknot of Taranga). As Maui was rescued and raised by Tangaroa, who taught him many magical powers and many myths involve this demigod. The topknot therefore signifies power like that of Maui.
In the traditional sense of a God, as a high deity that reigns above and rules over the lives of men, there really aren't any. The Maori people revere their elders and ancestors, not as gods, but as inspiration. They view warfare and battle as the true path to enlightenment. The common belief is that honor in battle brings 'Mana', a form of spiritual energy. This was true until the early 1800's, when many Maori people accepted Christianity. Many others (to this day) adopt the Islam faith (and it is the fastest growing religion to the Maori tribes).
who is ruamokoRuamokoBy Hana Weka When Ranginui the Sky father and Papatuanuku the Earth mother clung to each other, their children complained bitterly. No light could penetrate between the parents and there was very little space for the children to move. Ranginui and Papatuanuku did not want to part and took no notice of their children's cries of discomfort and unhappiness. When the youngest child was born, life became unbearable. The new baby was very active and had a terrible temper. He was named Raumoko. He was the god of volcanoes. Raumoko loved Papatuanuku dearly and often pushed his long fingers of fire through her body to warm her. He was her beloved potiki and both Rangi and Papa thoroughly spoiled him. One day the older brothers held a hui. Ruamoko was too young to be included so he was not invited. The brothers decided to separate their parents and they chose Tane Mahuta god of the forest and birds, to carry out the separation. Tane Mahuta lay on Papa and shoved Rangi up into the heavens. Light rushed into the world. Tangaroa spread his waters around Papa and Tawhiri Matea, god of the wind screamed across the empty space between his parents. Ruamoko peeped out from his mother's arms and howled withrage at the sight of his father's tears and his mother's agony. The ground cracked and opened and Ruamoko threw boiling mud into the air, and huge clouds of foul smelling steam. His brother's stared in amazement at their little brother's fury. "How dare you!" screamed Ruamoko and the earth shook with his voice. "How dare you!" he shrieked and he took the fires from inside Papatuanuku and made them erupt high above the ground. So it was that Ruamoko howled and shook with rage for many days until finally Papatuanuku folded her arms around him and sang him to sleep. Time passed. Ranginui stopped weeping for Papatuanuku and Papatuanuku began taking an interest in her children's work especially when they dressed her in gowns of many colours. But Ruamoko is still the baby and a very bad tempered baby at that. When he wakes from a nap he is inclined to shake Papatuanuku rather hard and then hurl mud and hot, foul smelling steam into the air. And when Papatuanuku cannot sing him to sleep, Ruamoko hurls red rivers of fire into the forests of Tane Mahuta. He shoves ugly islands of molten rock upon the waters of Tangaroa. And he speaks to his brothers saying; "Ko Ruamoko, e ngunguru nel, Au, au, aue ha! "Hark to the rumble of the Earthquake god. Au, au, aue ha!" The End
Tangaroa College was created in 1976.
RV Tangaroa was created in 1991-06.
Rangi Ruru Wananga Karaitiana died in 1970.
Tangaroa is a figure in Polynesian mythology and folklore, so he is not considered to have a birth year like a historical figure. Tangaroa is a god associated with the sea and creation in many Polynesian cultures.
The motto of Tangaroa College is 'Waiho I Te Toka Tu Moana'.
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The "saline breath of Tangaroa" refers to the fresh, salty sea air associated with Tangaroa, the Maori god of the sea. It represents the powerful and invigorating essence of the ocean that is often seen as purifying and rejuvenating.
The Maori God of the sea is Tangaroa.
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