Polynesian Mythology · Character
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.
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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
Character groups
- Miscellaneous figures and ancestors
- Heroes and lovers
- Protagonist
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- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
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Hīoi is Whakatau's mother, a figure of authority and prophecy. How this plays out →
- Whakatau
family · positive
Hīoi is Whakatau's mother, a figure of authority and prophecy. How this plays out →
- Whakatau
family · positive
Hīoi is Whakatau's mother, a figure of authority and prophecy. How this plays out →
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