Polynesian Mythology · Character
Karihi
A brother of Tāwhaki who fails in the ascent to heaven.
minor
First appearance: The Legend of Tāwhaki
Karihi shows up with force in The Legend of Tāwhaki. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Tāwhaki's younger brother who accompanies him on the quest for revenge against the Ponaturi.
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Relationship types
- Other
Character groups
- Ascent to heaven
- Discoverers and migrants
- Miscellaneous figures and ancestors
- Arawa migration leaders
- Protagonist
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
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