# Hinenuitepō — Polynesian Mythology character guide

> Hinenuitepō in Polynesian Mythology by George Grey.

**Role:** minor

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

## Who they are

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

## In the story

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

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

## Links

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