Tahaki
deity sky Tuamotuan single tradition · 1
Tahaki is a twin brother of Karihi who possesses magical powers. He embarks on a quest to rescue his father Hema from goblins, restores his blind grandmother Kuhi's sight by throwing coconuts at her, and defeats the goblins of Hiva-nui using a strong net called Tukutuhuraho-nui. After his death, he ascends to the sacred sky of Kane where he rules over Havaiki-nui.
Relationships
- sibling of
- Karihi
- enemy of
- goblins of Matuauru
- allied with
- Karihi
- child of
- Hemā
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Sources
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Source passages
“In a legend from Mangareva, Tahaki is famous for his reddish skin. During a diving competition off the inner reef, his enemies make Tahaki dive last. As each person dives down, he changes temporarily into a fish and waits below.”
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