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Tangotango

A woman who marries Tāwhaki and later returns to the heavens.

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First appearance: The Legend of Tāwhaki

Tangotango's tie to Tāwhaki is one of the pressures that moves Polynesian Mythology—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.

Tāwhaki's wife, who questions him about his identity and participates in the baptismal ceremony for their daughter.
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With Tāwhaki (family): Tangotango is Tāwhaki's wife, and their relationship involves celestial journeys. With Tāwhaki (family): Tangotango is Tāwhaki's wife, and their relationship involves celestial journeys. With…

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1 connection

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Relationship types

  • Family

Character groups

  • Ascent to heaven

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  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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Relationships

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