Auahitūroa

Auahitūroa is a Māori god, the son of Tama-nui-te-rā, personification of comets, and the origin of fire.[1]

His consort is Mahuika, the deity of fire. Together they have five sons, the Ngā Mānawa.

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Other members of the family of light | Te Ara Encyclopedia of New Zealand". teara.govt.nz. Retrieved 2025-09-19.

Further reading

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  • E. Best, Māori Religion and Mythology, Part 2. Dominion Museum Bulletin No.11. (Museum of New Zealand: Wellington), 1982.