# Ruaeo — Polynesian Mythology character guide

> Ruaeo in Polynesian Mythology by George Grey.

**Role:** minor

**First appearance:** 0014-the-voyage-to-new-zealand

## Who they are

A chief who fights in the wars of the Arawa.

## In the story

### [The Voyage to New Zealand](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/polynesian_mythology_se/chapters/the-voyage-to-new-zealand)

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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