Polynesian Mythology · Character
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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In The Story of Marutūāhu, the Son of Hotunui, and of Kahureremoa, the Daughter of Paka: Son of Hotunui and father of Kahureremoa, who…
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Character groups
- Tribal ancestors and conflict
- Miscellaneous figures and ancestors
- Protagonist
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- Breaking point
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- Closing
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