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How Many Maori Gods Are There?
There are many Maori gods, with estimates ranging from around 70 to over 100. Some well-known Maori gods include Tane (god of forests and birds), Tangaroa (god of the sea), and Tawhirimatea (god of weather).
Who was the Maori god of the sea?
The Maori God of the sea is Tangaroa.
What is the father of the eight Maori gods?
Rangi (the Sky Father) and Papatuanuku (Earth Mother) were the parents of the eight major Maori Gods; Tumatauenga -- God of War Tawhirimatea -- God of Weather Tane-Mahuta-- God of the Forests Tangaroa -- Sea God Rongo -- God of Peace / Cultivated plants Haumia-Tiketike -- God of wild plants Rehua -- Antares (Star) Raumoko -- God of Earthquakes.
Whiro is the MAORI god of what?
Maori Lord of Darkness and the God of all evil.
How do you say gift from God in Maori?
The Maori name Matiu means "Gift from God"
What is the maori god of the forest called?
The Maori god of the forest: Tanemahuta or Tane Mahuta.
What is the maori word for a spirit or god?
I believe god means 'Ra' ==2== Atua is the Maori word for God. Ra is the Sun God.
What is the maori for god?
Atua means 'God'.
What is the maori name for Ra?
Ra is the Sun God in Maori mythology.
What does te atua mean in maori?
"Te atua" in Maori means "the god" or "the divine." It is used to refer to a spiritual or divine being in Maori culture.
What gods and goddesses did the ancient maoris believe in?
They believed (and I'm sure some still do believe) in Ranginui, the sky father, and Papatuanuku, the earth mother. There's also Ranginui and Papatuanuku's children: Tumatauenga (the god of war), Tawhirimatea (the weather god), Tane Mahuta (the god of forests), Tangaroa (the sea god), Rongo (the god of agriculture), Haumia-tiketike (the god of wild plants), Rehua (a star god and healing god), and Ruaumoko (the god of the seasons, earthquakes, and volcanoes). Probably the most famous Maori god is Maui, who is the subject of many interesting stories and legends throughout Polynesia.
What is the Maori word for spirit or god?
Spirit = Wairua God = Atua
