For questions about the mythology of the people of Polynesia, and group of islands in the Pacific Ocean.
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Is there a source for Māui pushing up the sky because he saw that humans were suffering?
While researching this answer, I came across two different versions of why Māui pushed up the sky: either to impress a girl with his power, or because he saw that humans were suffering. But... the only source for that second reason - humans…
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Did Papahānaumoku die?
Papahānaumoku is the Polynesian mother island goddess. While looking her up on Wikipedia, I see this line:
Papanuihanaumoku, also known as Papa and Papatuanuku died in Waieri, Tahiti.
I Googled this, and came up with at least two other sources for…
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