Polynesian Mythology · Character
Hou
A chief who appears in the story of the Arawa migration.
minor
First appearance: the voyage to new zealand
Hou's tie to Hatupatu is one of the pressures that moves Polynesian Mythology—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.
Also called Houmaitawhiti; father of Tamatekapua and Whakatūria; his dog is killed; he and his sons commit the crime of eating their slain relatives, after which he and his tribe…
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With Hatupatu (rivalry): Hatupatu and Hou are adversaries, with Hou pursuing Hatupatu in a chase. In The Legend of Toitehuatahi and Tamatekapua: Also called Houmaitawhiti; father of Tamatekapua and Whakatūria; his dog…
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Relationship types
- Rivalry
- Other
Character groups
- Arawa migration leaders
- Miscellaneous figures and ancestors
- Protagonist
- Heroes and lovers
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- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
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rivalry · negative
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