Polynesian Mythology · Character
Ngātoroirangi
A high priest who calls on fire from the gods to survive on a mountain.
minor
First appearance: The Voyage to New Zealand
Ngātoroirangi shows up with force in Polynesian Mythology. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Priest and navigator who played a key role in migration stories.
Ngātoroirangi first appears in 0014 the voyage to new zealand.
In Polynesian Mythology: Priest and navigator who played a key role in migration stories.
Later, in The Voyage to New Zealand: Priest tricked into boarding the Arawa; ties a string to his wife's hair to protect her from Tamatekapua; later returns to Maketu and marries Īhenga's daughter.
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Character groups
- Gods and creation
- Māui's family and exploits
- Arawa migration leaders
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