# Toi — Polynesian Mythology character guide

> Toi in Polynesian Mythology by George Grey.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Toi'

**First appearance:** 0010-the-legend-of-toitehuatahi-and-tamatekapua

## Who they are

An ancient ancestor who searches for his grandson across the Pacific.

## In the story

### [The Legend of Toitehuatahi and Tamatekapua](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/polynesian_mythology_se/chapters/the-legend-of-toitehuatahi-and-tamatekapua)

Also called Toitehuatahi; kills the dog Pōtakatawhiti after it eats matter from Uenuku's ulcer; his belly hides the dog's howl; joins Uenuku in war against Tamatekapua.

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