Maori mythology

MAUI, the demigod, trickster and mythological hero of Polynesia, Hawaii and of the Maori people. #Maui #Mythology #Infographic #Polynesia #Hawaii #Maori #MrPsMythopedia

The gods, goddesses, monsters and heroes of the Maori, Volume One... #Maori #Aeotearoa #MaoriGods #MaoriMythology #NewZealand #Mythology #Infographic #MrPsMythopedia

Taniwha are creatures that dwell mostly in rivers, lakes and the ocean or anywhere there is water like swamps. They mainly live in dangerous areas where there are fierce currents, strong breakers or rocky shorelines. Taniwha have a great variety of forms. In the oceans they can be seen as pakake (whale) and sharks or great monsters with razor sharp spines with fish scales and large teeth. Some have wings and can even fly. Many can disguise themselves as floating logs. They also have a…

Full body illustration of Papatūānuku, positioned supine, adorned with traditional Maori tattoo and nature attire, capturing New Zealand's natural beauty. Generated by AI.

ANCIENT was created to recognize and portray the essence of the “profound ancestors” of Hawaii in an effort to inspire investigation, education and awareness of the Hawaiian Culture.

This is one of a set of pin ups Posters for Maui-Empire depicting several Legendary Gods from Maori culture. The Fire Goddess Mahuika Others in the... Mahuika

Tane mahuta (God of the forest.)

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Arohirohi, Maori Goddess of mirages by Thalia Took

The Hawaiian religion is both animistic and polytheistic, meaning its followers believe in a natural world that is imbued with spirits, who are ruled over by gods and goddesses. Read more...