Maru (mythology)
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Maru is a Maori war god, especially well known in southern New Zealand
where he replaces Tūmatauenga
, the war god of the rest of New Zealand. Maru is the son of Rangihore (god of rocks and stones) and the grandson of Māui
. Maru's image was brought to New Zealand by Haungaroa
.
New Zealand
New Zealand is an island country in the south-western Pacific Ocean comprising two main landmasses and numerous smaller islands. The country is situated some east of Australia across the Tasman Sea, and roughly south of the Pacific island nations of New Caledonia, Fiji, and Tonga...
where he replaces Tūmatauenga
Tumatauenga
In Māori mythology, Tū or Tūmatauenga is one of the great gods, and the origin of war. All war-parties were dedicated to him, and he was treated with the greatest respect and awe. He is usually a son of the primordial parent, sky and earth...
, the war god of the rest of New Zealand. Maru is the son of Rangihore (god of rocks and stones) and the grandson of Māui
Maui (Maori mythology)
In Māori mythology, Māui is a culture hero famous for his exploits and his trickery.-Māui's birth:The offspring of Tū increased and multiplied and did not know death until the generation of Māui-tikitiki . Māui is the son of Taranga, the wife of Makeatutara...
. Maru's image was brought to New Zealand by Haungaroa
Haungaroa
In Māori mythology, Haungaroa is the daughter of Manaia and Kuiwai in the legend of the curse of Manaia.-Sources:*R.D. Craig, Dictionary of Polynesian Mythology , 54....
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