A number of Māori myths exist surrounding the island, including that of a 'tupua' couple, children of the Fire Gods. After quarreling and cursing Mahuika, the fire-goddess, they lost their home on the mainland because it was destroyed by Mataoho, god of earthquakes and eruptions, on Mahuika's behalf. Lake Pupuke on the North Shore was created in the destruction, while Rangitoto rose from the sea. The mists surrounding Rangitoto at certain times are considered the tears of the tupua for their former home.[6]
Sunday, February 23, 2014
Mataoho the volcano god
Mataoho is the volcano god (earthquakes and eruptions) of the Maoris on the volcanic island of Rangitot new Aukland, New Zealand.
Subscribe to:
Post Comments (Atom)
No comments:
Post a Comment