- Whaitiri
- A cannibal chieftainess who descended from the sky in Maori mythology.
Who’s Who in non-classical mythology . John Keegan. 2014.
Whaitiri
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Whaitiri — is the granddaughter of Te Kanapu, and the great granddaughter of Te Uira, both of whom are personified forms of lightning (Reed 1963:158).Marries KaitangataWhaitiri is a fearsome figure, fond of cannabalism. When she hears of a mortal named… … Wikipedia
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Kaitangata (mythology) — In Māori mythology, Kaitangata is a mortal son of Maui and an industrious man who married the female supernatural being Whaitiri. Due to his name; Kaitangata means man eater; Whaitiri believed him to be a cannibal as she was however this proved… … Wikipedia
Tongahiti — is one of Tāwhaki s enemies in a Māori tradition which White (1887 1891) attributes to the Ngati Hau iwi. In this tale, Tāwhaki blocks up all the chinks in the house of his enemies, a house of which his grandmother Whaitiri is the doorkeeper.… … Wikipedia
Te Uira — For other uses, see Uira (disambiguation) In Māori mythology, Te Uira is a personification of lightning and a great grandparent of Whaitiri (Reed 1963:158). Te Uira s child Te Kanapu, grandparent of Whaitiri, is also a personification of… … Wikipedia
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