Atua are the gods and spirits of the Polynesian people such as the Māori or the Hawaiians (see also Kupua). The literal meaning of the Polynesian word is "power" or "strength" and so the …

This is a list of Māori deities, known in Māori as atua. Note: there are two Mythologies relating Tangaroa, Papatuanuku and Ranginui (Raki) Haumiatiketike, the god of uncultivated food, …

Atua means god, supernatural being or deity in te reo. There are many different Māori gods or atua who rule over specific areas and realms. This wiki includes a list of the Māori gods and …

At the centre of Māori religion were the atua or gods. In Māori belief the natural and supernatural worlds were one – there was no Māori word for religion. The use of the term ‘whakapono’ for …

Generally, the term atua can refer to two major groups of entities: atua who have never been human, and those who once were human. First among the group who were never human are …

Maori mythology is rich with a diverse pantheon of gods and goddesses known as ‘atua.’. They can be categorized into departmental deities and female deities. Ranginui and Papatūānuku …

As Māori explored and learned about the forests, Tāne, the god of the forest, found an important place in tribal consciousness and traditions. Therefore, people developed a reverence for and …

Atua Māori / Māori Gods* Here are the kupu in this group. Click on the name of a word to learn more about it.

Aug 19, 2014 · A god is atua and atua are gods. The influence of an atua can be harnessed for war, ocean voyages and even fertility of the land and people. This exhibition considers the …

The Polynesian concept of atua ― of gods, figurative objects and associated beliefs ― developed over thousands of years and spread throughout the region. The superb examples of sculpture …