Tongameha
demonic earth Māori single tradition · 1
Tongameha is a dangerous being who dwells in a fortress that travelers are warned not to look at. When one of Tāwhaki's slaves disobeys the warning and looks at the fortress, Tongameha gouges out his eyes as punishment.
When
- First attested
- 1850 CE
- Attested period
- 1850 – 2020
- Historical notes
- Appears in 1850 Arawa version as a guardian figure.
Relationships
- co occurs with
- Whatitiri-matakamataka, Matakerepō, Tāwhaki, Hāpai, Puanga
Mentioned by
Sources
wikipedia (1)
Source passages
“He warns the slaves not to look at the fortress of Tongameha as they pass by. One of the slaves looks, and Tongameha gouges out his eyes.”
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