Polynesian Mythology · Character
Hine-i-te-iwaiwa
A goddess of weaving and a wife of Māui.
minor
Also known as Hine
First appearance: the legend of m ui
Hine-i-te-iwaiwa shows up with force in The Legend of Kae's Theft of the Whale. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Hine-i-te-iwaiwa is one of the women sent by Tinirau to capture Kae.
Hine-i-te-iwaiwa first appears in 0004 the legend of m ui.
In The Legend of Kae's Theft of the Whale: Hine-i-te-iwaiwa is one of the women sent by Tinirau to capture Kae. She participates in the enchantments and the stealthy transport of Kae back to Tinirau's village.
Later, in The Discovery of New Zealand: Referenced as Hine-tū-a-hōanga, the owner of Whaiapu who drives Ngāhue away.
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Relationship types
- Other
Character groups
- Miscellaneous figures and ancestors
- Māui's family and exploits
- Gods and creation
- Heroes and lovers
- Ascent to heaven
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