Rū (disambiguation)


  1. The youngest son of Rangi and Papa. Rū represents subterranean fire, and is responsible for volcanic outbursts and earthquakes.
    In: Māori mythology

  2. A Tahitian god, also known as Rū-'āfa'i-ra'i, who divided the earth in north, east, south, and west.

  3. The supporter of the heavens. His wife is Buataranga, by whom he is the father of Māui.

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