Polynesian Mythology · Character
Kae
A man who steals the whale Tutunui and is punished by Tinirau.
minor
Also known as O Kae
First appearance: The Legend of Kae's Theft of the Whale
Kae's tie to Tinirau is one of the pressures that moves Polynesian Mythology—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.
Kae is an old magician who tricks Tinirau into lending him the whale Tutunui, causes its death, and feasts on it.
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With Tinirau (rivalry): Kae betrays Tinirau by killing his pet whale, leading to a cycle of revenge. With Tinirau (rivalry): Kae betrays Tinirau by killing his pet whale, leading to a cycle of revenge. With Tinirau…
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Relationship types
- Rivalry
- Other
Character groups
- Revenge and conflict cycles
- Heroes and lovers
- Māui's family and exploits
- Arawa migration leaders
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- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
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- Tinirau
rivalry · negative
Kae betrays Tinirau by killing his pet whale, leading to a cycle of revenge. How this plays out →
- Tinirau
rivalry · negative
Kae betrays Tinirau by killing his pet whale, leading to a cycle of revenge. How this plays out →
- Tinirau
rivalry · negative
Kae betrays Tinirau by killing his pet whale, leading to a cycle of revenge. How this plays out →
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