# Tiki-tawhito-ariki — Polynesian Mythology character guide

> Tiki-tawhito-ariki in Polynesian Mythology by George Grey.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Tiki

**First appearance:** 0003-the-children-of-heaven-and-earth

## Who they are

A legendary figure who creates the first woman.

## In the story

### [The Children of Heaven and Earth](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/polynesian_mythology_se/chapters/the-children-of-heaven-and-earth)

Listed in the genealogical line from the separation of Heaven and Earth to the present day.

### [The Story of Hinemoa](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/polynesian_mythology_se/chapters/the-story-of-hinemoa)

Close friend of Tūtānekai, who plays the flute and eventually marries Tupa.

## Links

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