Hinauri
deity sky Māori single tradition · 2
Hinauri, meaning 'Dark Hina,' is another name associated with Hina, reflecting a darker mood after the events involving Irawaru. She was carried across the waves to Motutapu (Sacred Isle) and eventually became the wife of Chief Tinirau, god of fishes. Using her supernatural power, Hinauri killed Tinirau's other wives to become the senior wife.
↻ synthesized from 2 sources
When
- First attested
- 0 CE
- Attested period
- 1891 – 2020
- Historical notes
- Documented in late 19th and 20th century sources.
Relationships
- co occurs with
- Tuhuruhuru, Ikaroa, Whaitiri, Tāwhaki, Hinemoana, Haere, Tangotango, Hinepūkohurangi, Kahukura, Tūāwhiorangi, Hinekapea, Hinehōaka, Whatipū, Hinenuitepō, Moekahu, Hine-te-Iwaiwa, Te Tunaroa, Hinatea, Irawaru, Mahuika, Kui, Rohe, Ārohirohi
- manifests as
- Hina
Mentioned by
Sources
wikipedia (2)
Source passages
“When Hina heard what Māui had done she threw herself into the sea, but did not die and was instead carried across the waves to Motutapu (Sacred Isle). Her name was changed to Hinauri due to her darker mood.”
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“Hinauri, sister, or uncommonly, wife of Māui, associated with the moon.”
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