Tāne-ua-tika

"Straight-neck-Tāne." A son of Rangi-pōtiki, begotten after he had been wounded by Tangaroa. He was so-called because Rangi's neck was now straight, and he could hold up his head.

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References

Source

  • Shortland, Edward. (1882). Maori Religion and Mythology. London: Longmans Green, p. 19.