Tama-ihu-roa

A chief who was the son of Ihengā and Hine-te-kākara. He was the father of the celebrated monster-slayers Pītaka, Purahokura, Reretai, Rongohaua, and Rongohape.

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References

Sources

  • Colenso, W. (1879). "Contributions Toward a Better Knowledge of the Maori Race." New Zealand Institute, Transactions 1:77-106, p. 87.
  • Tregear, Edward. (1891). Maori-Polynesian Comparative Dictionary. Wellington: Government Printer, p. 457.