Māui

Primordialwell-documentedMāoriAotearoa/New Zealand

Mythological culture hero and demigod from Māori tradition, credited with slowing down the sun. (Note: - Power tier should be Lesser (not Primordial), given Māui's described abilities are consistent with a local spirit or powerful regional entity, rather than cosmic. - No physical description exists in)

Origin

In Māori mythology, Māui is a culture hero and demigod who slowed down the sun, allowing more daylight time for humans. According to Peter Gossage's book 'How Māui Slowed the Sun', Māui used his cunning to propose an idea to catch the sun.

Appearance

No physical description of Māui exists in source material.

Abilities

Māui demonstrates resourcefulness and cleverness by proposing a plan to catch the sun, showcasing his ability to think creatively and come up with innovative solutions.

Community Record

Sources
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    How Māui Slowed the Sunliterary
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