Io-wahine

"Female godly power." The first woman, formed by Tāne in Hawaiki and given to Tiki-au-aha, the first man. They had six children: two sons, Aio-te-ki and Aio-te-rea, and four daughters.

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References

Sources

  • Tregear, Edward. (1891). Maori-Polynesian Comparative Dictionary. Wellington: Government Printer, p. 106.
  • White, John. (1887). Ancient History of the Maori. 6 vols. Wellington: G. Didsbury, Government Printer, pp. 1:158, 165.