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Hīoi

A chief who appears in the story of the Arawa migration.

minor

First appearance: the voyage to new zealand

Hīoi's tie to Whakatau is one of the pressures that moves Polynesian Mythology—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.

Captured by Whakataupōtiki, has his tongue cut out, then sent to summon Whakatau's sister.
In the storyThe Legend of TūwhakararoOpen this moment free

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With Whakatau (family): Hīoi is Whakatau's mother, a figure of authority and prophecy. With Whakatau (family): Hīoi is Whakatau's mother, a figure of authority and prophecy. With Whakatau (family): Hīoi is Whakatau's…

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  • Family
  • Other

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  • Miscellaneous figures and ancestors
  • Heroes and lovers
  • Protagonist

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  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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