Arawaru

The offspring of Kaukau and Te Arawaru were the cockles and other mollusks, which were placed in the care of Hine-one. All shellfish are termed Te Whanau a te Te Arawaru, "The Offspring of Te Arawaru," and are divided into many families.

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References

Source

  • Best, Elsdon. (1924). The Maori. Wellington: Harry H. Tombs, p. 155.