# Hine-i-te-iwaiwa — Polynesian Mythology character guide

> Hine-i-te-iwaiwa in Polynesian Mythology by George Grey.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Hine

**First appearance:** 0004-the-legend-of-m-ui

## Who they are

A goddess of weaving and a wife of Māui.

## In the story

### [The Legend of Kae's Theft of the Whale](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/polynesian_mythology_se/chapters/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.

### [The Discovery of New Zealand](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/polynesian_mythology_se/chapters/the-discovery-of-new-zealand)

Referenced as Hine-tū-a-hōanga, the owner of Whaiapu who drives Ngāhue away.

## Links

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