Polynesian Mythology · Character

Hinenuitepō

The goddess of death who confronts Māui in his final quest.

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Hinenuitepō shows up with force in The Legend of Māui. The page is where that presence becomes real.

The goddess of death whom Māui tries to pass through; she kills him when awakened.

Hinenuitepō first appears in 0004 the legend of m ui.

In The Legend of Māui: The goddess of death whom Māui tries to pass through; she kills him when awakened.

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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.

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