Polynesian Mythology · Character
Tānemahuta
The god of forests and birds who separates heaven and earth.
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First appearance: The Children of Heaven and Earth
Tānemahuta shows up with force in The Children of Heaven and Earth. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Father of forests; successfully separates Rangi and Papa by planting his head on Earth and thrusting the sky upward.
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- Gods and creation
- Heroes and lovers
- Arawa migration leaders
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