Polynesian Mythology · Character
Ruaeo
A chief who fights in the wars of the Arawa.
minor
First appearance: The Voyage to New Zealand
Ruaeo shows up with force in The Voyage to New Zealand. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Tricked by Tamatekapua into running back for an axe; left behind with his wife stolen; later changes the stars in an attempt to recover her.
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- Breaking point
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