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Te Paka

A chief who fathers Kahureremoa and fights Marutūāhu.

minor

Also known as Paka

First appearance: The Story of Marutūāhu, the Son of Hotunui, and of Kahureremoa, the Daughter of Paka

Te Paka shows up with force in The Story of Marutūāhu, the Son of Hotunui, and of Kahureremoa, the Daughter of Paka. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Son of Hotunui and father of Kahureremoa, who sends her to visit Takakōpiri.
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MAMarutūāhuKAKahureremoaHOHotunuiTATakakōpiriMAManaiaTPTe Paka

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  • Other

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  • Tribal ancestors and conflict
  • Miscellaneous figures and ancestors
  • Protagonist

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  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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