Hine-hēhē-irangi

A god, or wise ancient being, who, with Hine-ikukutirangi, is often invoked by Māori fishermen when they go deep sea fishing: Ko te ahi na wai, Ki toro ko Hineikukutirangi, Ki toro ko Hineheheirangi.

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References

Source

  • Tregear, Edward. (1891). Maori-Polynesian Comparative Dictionary. Wellington: Government Printer, p. 71.