Polynesian Mythology · Character
Tuau
A chief involved in the story of the Arawa canoe.
minor
First appearance: the voyage to new zealand
Tuau shows up with force in Legend of the Emigration of Turi. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Turi's brother-in-law, who is tricked into boarding the Aotea and carried off against his will during the voyage.
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