Is Tangaroa Male or female?

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Is Tangaroa Male or female?

Male

Tangaroa
Gender Male
Region Polynesia
Ethnic group Māori, Cook Islands Māori
Personal information

What does Tangaroa mean?

the god of the ocean
In Maori and Polynesian mythology, Tangaroa is the god of the ocean. Tangaroa made laws to protect the ocean and its sea creatures “Tiaki mai i ahau, maku ano koe e tiaki”… If you look after me, then I will look after you…”

Is atua a real god?

Atua are the gods and spirits of the Polynesian peoples such as the Māori or the Hawaiians (see also Kupua); the Polynesian word literally means “power” or “strength” and so the concept is similar to that of mana. Today, it is also used for the monotheistic conception of God.

What does mana Wahine mean in Māori?

By Stacey Morrison. COMMENT: I was recently asked if I knew of a Māori language translation of “feminist”. “Mana wāhine” is now a fairly well-known term, which speaks of the unique power, spiritual essence and mana of women.

What does Ataahua mean in New Zealand?

be beautiful, pretty
Verb. ātaahua. to be beautiful, pretty, good-looking, gorgeous, lovely. to be handsome, good-looking, gorgeous. to be pleasant.

Who can wear moko Kauae?

In less than one generation that thinking has been largely discarded, as part of a deliberate “decolonising” of those perceived barriers – and as a result the practice of moko kauae is widespread, with a general consensus that the only eligibility criterion is whakapapa – if you are a Māori woman, you have the right to …

How did Tāne separate his parents?

In most Māori creation traditions, Tāne separated earth and sky. His parents, Ranginui (sky father) and Papatūānuku (earth mother), had produced many children while lying in a close embrace. The children became frustrated with living in darkness between their parents, and decided to push the pair apart.

What does ATO Hua mean?

English Translation. beautiful. More meanings for ātaahua. beautiful adjective.

What is cutie in Maori?

Maori Translation. Tuhinga o mua.

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