Polynesian Mythology · Character
Marutūāhu
The handsome son of Hotunui who journeys a month through bird-haunted forests to find the father he has never met.
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First appearance: The Story of Marutūāhu, the Son of Hotunui, and of Kahureremoa, the Daughter of Paka
As a supporting figure in Polynesian Mythology, Marutūāhu is not background color—the story leans on what they do once the chapter opens.
Son of Hotunui, who journeys to Hauraki to find his father and meets the daughters of Te Whatu.
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Raised by his mother in Kāwhia after Hotunui fled a false accusation, Marutūāhu grows into a young man 'as handsome as the beautiful crested cormorant.' When he finally reaches Hauraki, two sisters quarrel over which of…
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- Family
- Other
Character groups
- Tribal ancestors and conflict
- Discoverers and migrants
- Protagonist
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Rising action.
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- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
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- Hotunui
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Hotunui is Marutūāhu's father, a chief who passes down his legacy. How this plays out →
- Hotunui
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Hotunui is Marutūāhu's father, a chief who passes down his legacy. How this plays out →
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