# Matuku-takotako — Polynesian Mythology character guide

> Matuku-takotako in Polynesian Mythology by George Grey.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Matuku

**First appearance:** 0008-the-legend-of-t-whakararo

## Who they are

A monstrous bird slain by Whakatau in a cave.

## Relationships

### [Rātā](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/polynesian_mythology_se/characters/rata)

_rivalry_

Matuku-takotako is a monstrous bird slain by Rātā in a heroic quest.

### [Rātā](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/polynesian_mythology_se/characters/rata)

_rivalry_

Matuku-takotako is a monstrous bird slain by Rātā in a heroic quest.

## In the story

### [The Legend of Rātā](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/polynesian_mythology_se/chapters/the-legend-of-r-t)

The enemy who killed Wahieroa and is slain by Rātā.

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