Polynesian Mythology · Character
Kāhukura
A man who learns the art of net-making from fairies.
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First appearance: The Art of Netting Learned by Kāhukura from the Fairies
Kāhukura's tie to Te Kanawa is one of the pressures that moves Polynesian Mythology—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.
Kahukakanui, Manaia's previously unknown son who bravely slays the first enemy in battle.
Kāhukura first appears in 0023 the art of netting learned by k hukura from the fairies.
With Te Kanawa (family): Kāhukura is Te Kanawa's ancestor, a legendary figure in tribal lineage. With Te Kanawa (family): Kāhukura is Te Kanawa's ancestor, a legendary figure in tribal lineage.
In Legend of the Emigration of Manaia: Kahukakanui, Manaia's previously unknown son who bravely slays the first enemy in battle.
Later, in The Art of Netting Learned by Kāhukura from the Fairies: The protagonist who learns net-making by tricking fairies into staying until dawn.
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Relationship types
- Family
- Other
Character groups
- Magic and revenge
- Heroes and lovers
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Rising action.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
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- Te Kanawa
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Kāhukura is Te Kanawa's ancestor, a legendary figure in tribal lineage. How this plays out →
- Te Kanawa
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Kāhukura is Te Kanawa's ancestor, a legendary figure in tribal lineage. How this plays out →
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