Hine-tū-a-tai

The "daughter of the sea-coast," a wife of Tāwhaki. They are the parents of various fishes, among whom Te-koura (crayfish) and Ra-waru (summer's day — a little black fish).

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References

Sources

  • Mackenzie, Donald A. (1930). Myths and Traditions of the South Sea Islands. London: Gresham, p. 213.
  • White, John. (1887). Ancient History of the Maori. 6 vols. Wellington: G. Didsbury, Government Printer, p. 1:86.