Polynesian Mythology · Character
Tinirau
A chief who owns a pet whale and seeks revenge on Kae for killing it.
minor
First appearance: The Legend of Kae's Theft of the Whale
Tinirau's tie to Kae is one of the pressures that moves Polynesian Mythology—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.
Chief who takes Hinauri as his wife, lives on Motutapu, father of Hinauri's child.
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With Kae (rivalry): Kae betrays Tinirau by killing his pet whale, leading to a cycle of revenge. With Kae (rivalry): Kae betrays Tinirau by killing his pet whale, leading to a cycle of revenge. With Kae (rivalry): Kae…
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Relationship types
- Rivalry
- Other
Character groups
- Heroes and lovers
- Revenge and conflict cycles
- Māui's family and exploits
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
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- Kae
rivalry · negative
Kae betrays Tinirau by killing his pet whale, leading to a cycle of revenge. How this plays out →
- Kae
rivalry · negative
Kae betrays Tinirau by killing his pet whale, leading to a cycle of revenge. How this plays out →
- Kae
rivalry · negative
Kae betrays Tinirau by killing his pet whale, leading to a cycle of revenge. How this plays out →
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