Tāne

Tāne

Ancientwell-documentedMāori mythologyPolynesia
Origin

In Māori cosmology, Tāne is considered one of the principal gods and a creator deity. He is associated with the creation of light, darkness, and daybreak. According to myth, he brought forth humans from his parents (Ranginui and Papatūānuku) who were being held captive and separated them to create space for life.

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Abilities

Tāne is credited with several key roles: He brought forth humans from the gods, created birds, fish, and other animals, and separated his parents (Ranginui and Papatūānuku) to create space for life.

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    Wikipedia: Family tree of the Māori gods. Online encyclopedia entry on Māori mythology
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