# Hinauri — Polynesian Mythology character guide

> Hinauri in Polynesian Mythology by George Grey.

**Role:** minor

**First appearance:** 0006-the-legend-of-rupe

## Who they are

A sister of Māui who marries and faces tragic events.

## In the story

### [The Legend of Rupe](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/polynesian_mythology_se/chapters/the-legend-of-rupe)

Lost at sea, rescued by Ihuatamai and Ihuwareware, later wife of Tinirau, kills his other wives with an incantation, rescued by her brother Rupe.

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