# Irawaru — Polynesian Mythology character guide

> Irawaru in Polynesian Mythology by George Grey.

**Role:** minor

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

## Who they are

A man transformed into a dog by Māui in a fit of jealousy.

## Relationships

### [Māui](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/polynesian_mythology_se/characters/maui)

_family_

Irawaru is Māui's brother-in-law, and their relationship is marked by conflict and transformation.

### [Māui](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/polynesian_mythology_se/characters/maui)

_family_

Irawaru is Māui's brother-in-law, and their relationship is marked by conflict and transformation.

## In the story

### [Endnotes](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/polynesian_mythology_se/chapters/endnotes)

Mentioned as Māui's brother-in-law who is transformed into a dog.

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