Ira-whaki

The Fire-Revealer, the husband of Hine-kaikomako. He is referred to in an old song:

E Ira E! Whakina mai te ahi.
"O Ira! Reveal to us the fire."

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References

Sources

  • Andersen, Johannes C. (1928). Myths and Legends of the Polynesians. London: George G. Harrap, p. 218.
  • Best, Elsdon. (1924). The Maori. Wellington: Harry H. Tombs, p. 145.