Ti'iti'i
In Samoan legend, Maui is the son of Talaga. In Polynesian mythology, Māui is a culture hero, famous for his exploits and his trickery. He was also the creator of fire.
See also
- Māui (Hawaiian mythology)
- Maui (Mangarevan mythology)
- Māui (Māori mythology)
- Maui (Tahitian mythology)
- Maui (Tongan mythology)
Notes
References
- E.R. Tregear, Maori-Polynesian Comparative Dictionary (Lyon and Blair: Lambton Quay, 1891).
- M. Beckwith, Hawaiian Mythology (University of Hawaii Press: Honolulu, 1970).
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