Tūna

A deity, son of Manga-wai-roa. He descended to earth because of a drought in heaven. He was met by Tāwhaki, who was ascending. Kawa and Maraenui were hanging on his forehead like veils.

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References

Sources

  • Tregear, Edward. (1891). Maori-Polynesian Comparative Dictionary. Wellington: Government Printer, p. 552.
  • Wohlers, J. F. H. (1874). "Mythology and Tradition of the Maori." New Zealand Institute, Transactions 6:45, pp. 19, 44.