Polynesian Mythology · Character
Haungaroa
A woman who accompanies the Arawa migration.
minor
First appearance: the voyage to new zealand
Haungaroa shows up with force in The Curse of Manaia. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Sister of Kuiwai; accompanies the women on their journey and gives name to Kaingaroa after being teased for eating slowly.
Haungaroa first appears in 0014 the voyage to new zealand.
In The Curse of Manaia: Sister of Kuiwai; accompanies the women on their journey and gives name to Kaingaroa after being teased for eating slowly.
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