Pūhaorangi

deity sky Māori single tradition · 2

Pūhaorangi is a powerful celestial deity who descended from the heavens to sleep with the beautiful maiden Te Kuraimonoa. He is associated with the cosmic halo and served as the protector of Rangiātea, which is the name of the house of the Creator in the heavens. From his union with Te Kuraimonoa came the revered ancestor Ohomairangi.

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Relationships

consort of
Te Kuraimonoa
parent of
Ohomairangi

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“Pūhaorangi is a celestial being who descended from the heavens to sleep with the beautiful maiden Te Kuraimonoa. From this union came the revered ancestor Ohomairangi. Pūhaorangi is a powerful celestial deity associated with the cosmic halo”

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“Pūhaorangi, a celestial being who descended from the heavens to sleep with the beautiful maiden Te Kuraimonoa.”

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