# Īhenga — Polynesian Mythology character guide

> Īhenga in Polynesian Mythology by George Grey.

**Role:** minor

**First appearance:** 0014-the-voyage-to-new-zealand

## Who they are

A grandson of Tamatekapua who explores and names places in New Zealand.

## In the story

### [The Voyage to New Zealand](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/polynesian_mythology_se/chapters/the-voyage-to-new-zealand)

Discovers Lakes Rotoiti and Rotorua; claims them by setting up sacred markers and confronts the local inhabitants.

### [The Legend of Hatupatu and His Brothers](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/polynesian_mythology_se/chapters/the-legend-of-hatupatu-and-his-brothers)

Mentioned as having gone to Rotorua with his followers, part of the broader context of the brothers' movements.

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