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Aotearoa Knowledge 3
BBI Aotearoa Knowledge-a-thon Section 3: Māori Mythology
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Who is the Māori God/Atua of the forest? | Tāne Mahuta |
| Who is the Māori God/Atua of the sea? | Tangaroa |
| Who causes earthquakes and volcanoes in Māori legends? | Rūaumoko |
| Which Māori demigod is famous for fishing up the North Island and slowing down the sun? | Māui |
| What is the Māori name for the Southern Cross? | Te Pae Mahutonga |
| Who are Ranginui and Papatūānuku? | Sky Father and Earth Mother |
| What is the Māori name for the North Island? | Te Ika-a-Māui |
| What is the Māori name for the South Island? | Te Waipounamu |
| Who is the God/Atua of war in Māori mythology? | Tūmatauenga |
| Who is the God/Atua of wind in Māori mythology? | Tāwhirimātea |