Irawaru
deity single tradition · 1
Irawaru was initially married to Hinatea (Fair Hina). During a fishing trip, he antagonized Māui, who then assaulted him and turned him into a dog (kurī). One breed of dog was known as Irawaru.
When
- First attested
- 0 CE
- Attested period
- 1891 – 1970
- Historical notes
- Documented in late 19th and 20th century sources.
Relationships
- co occurs with
- Hinauri, Tinirau, Tuhuruhuru, Hina, Te Tunaroa
- enemy of
- Māui
- consort of
- Hinatea
Mentioned by
Sources
wikipedia (1)
Source passages
“Initially Hinatea (Fair Hina) was married to a man named Irawaru. During a fishing trip Irawaru antagonized Māui who had failed to catch any large fish. In revenge Māui assaulted Irawaru when they returned to shore, pushing his brother-in-law under the keel of their canoe, breaking his back and other bones.”
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