Polynesian Mythology · Character
Tamanuiterā
The sun god, son of Rangi and Papa.
minor
First appearance: the children of heaven and earth
Tamanuiterā shows up with force in The Legend of Māui. The page is where that presence becomes real.
The sun, whom Māui subdued by slowing his journey and weakening his heat.
Tamanuiterā first appears in 0003 the children of heaven and earth.
In The Legend of Māui: The sun, whom Māui subdued by slowing his journey and weakening his heat.
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Relationship types
- Other
Character groups
- Miscellaneous figures and ancestors
- Māui's family and exploits
- Protagonist
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
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See Tamanuiterā in the children of heaven and earth