Polynesian Mythology · Character
Kurangaituku
A bird-woman who captures Hatupatu and is later tricked by him.
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First appearance: The Legend of Hatupatu and His Brothers
Kurangaituku shows up with force in The Legend of Hatupatu and His Brothers. The page is where that presence becomes real.
The bird-woman who captures Hatupatu; her treasures are stolen and her pets killed by Hatupatu before he flees.
Kurangaituku first appears in 0016 the legend of hatupatu and his brothers.
In The Legend of Hatupatu and His Brothers: The bird-woman who captures Hatupatu; her treasures are stolen and her pets killed by Hatupatu before he flees.
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