# Ponaturi — Polynesian Mythology character guide

> Ponaturi in Polynesian Mythology by George Grey.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** The Ponaturi, the Ponaturi

**First appearance:** 0005-the-legend-of-t-whaki

## Who they are

A race of supernatural beings who are tricked and destroyed by Tāwhaki.

## In the story

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

The underwater race that killed Tāwhaki's father Hema and holds his mother captive; they are the target of Tāwhaki's revenge.

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

Enemy tribe that held Wahieroa's bones; defeated by Rātā.

### [Endnotes](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/polynesian_mythology_se/chapters/endnotes)

Mentioned in relation to the 'Kanae' (salmon) escaping from their house.

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