Polynesian Mythology · Character
Hakawau
A sorcerer who uses magic to defeat enemies and protect his people.
minor
First appearance: the two sorcerers
Hakawau shows up with force in The Magical Wooden Head. The page is where that presence becomes real.
A powerful sorcerer who resolves to destroy the magical head and its owners, using his own genii and incantations to overcome Puarata's spirits.
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- Magic and revenge
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