Puanga
deity sky Māori single tradition · 1
Puanga is the daughter of Tāwhaki and Hāpai, born while her mother was visiting the mortal realm. After her birth, when Tāwhaki washes her and expresses disgust at her smell, her mother Hāpai takes her and returns with her to the heavens. She later receives rituals of dedication performed by her father Tāwhaki.
When
- First attested
- 1850 CE
- Attested period
- 1850 – 2020
- Historical notes
- Documented in 1850 Arawa tribal version.
Relationships
- co occurs with
- Tongameha, Whatitiri-matakamataka, Matakerepō
Mentioned by
Sources
wikipedia (1)
Source passages
“After their daughter Puanga is born, Tāwhaki washes her, but expresses disgust at the smell. Offended, Hāpai takes the child, climbs onto the roof of the house, and disappears into the sky.”
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