Tama-te-kapua

Tama-te-kapua

Greaterwell-documentedMāoriNew ZealandPolynesia
Origin

According to Māori tradition, Tama-te-kapua was the captain of the Arawa canoe that arrived in New Zealand around 1350. His journey began in Hawaiki and concluded in various locations throughout New Zealand.

Appearance

No physical description is provided for Tama-te-kapua in the source material.

Abilities

Tama-te-kapua's actions demonstrate cunning, thievery, kidnapping, deception, and a disregard for authority. He engages in mischief, such as stealing fruit from Uenuku's orchard, which leads to conflict.

Weaknesses & Wards

Weaknesses

  • condition
    Ruaeo's vengeful response

Wards

  • ritual
    unspecified

Community Record

Sources
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well-documented