Polynesian Mythology · Character
Matuku-takotako
A monstrous bird slain by Whakatau in a cave.
minor
Also known as Matuku
First appearance: the legend of t whakararo
Matuku-takotako's tie to Rātā is one of the pressures that moves Polynesian Mythology—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.
The enemy who killed Wahieroa and is slain by Rātā.
Matuku-takotako first appears in 0008 the legend of t whakararo.
With Rātā (rivalry): Matuku-takotako is a monstrous bird slain by Rātā in a heroic quest. With Rātā (rivalry): Matuku-takotako is a monstrous bird slain by Rātā in a heroic quest.
In The Legend of Rātā: The enemy who killed Wahieroa and is slain by Rātā.
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rivalry · negative
Matuku-takotako is a monstrous bird slain by Rātā in a heroic quest. How this plays out →
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