In Hawaiian religion, Māui is a culture hero and ancient chief who appears in several different genealogies. In the Kumulipo he is the son of ʻAkalana and his wife Hina-a-ke-ahi (Hina).

In Hawaiian religion, Māui is a culture hero and ancient chief who appears in several different genealogies. In the Kumulipo, he is the son of ʻAkalana and his wife Hina-a-ke-ahi (Hina). This …

According to these tales, Maui is believed to be the son of the sky god, Makeatutara, and a mortal woman named Taranga. Maui’s birth was indeed extraordinary, as he was born prematurely …

Maui is loosely based on the mythological figure Māui in Polynesian mythology. He is characterized as a demigod, trickster and shapeshifter and is distinguishable by his bulky …

Maui is the deuteragonist of Disney 's Moana film series. He is a boisterous demigod of South Pacific legend who predominately serves as a guardian of mankind. Along with his immortality …

2023年8月5日 · Exploring Maui’s origins as an immortal trickster god in Polynesian mythology provides a deeper understanding of his role in the Moana narrative. As viewers enjoy the …

2023年8月1日 · Maui is a shapeshifting, trickster god who comes to the aid of the film’s protagonist, Moana, on her quest to save her island and family. Maui is voiced by Dwayne …

2021年1月15日 · In Maori mythology, Māui possesses superhuman strength and is capable of shapeshifting into animals. Perhaps in keeping with his shapeshifting abilities, depictions of …

2021年9月13日 · Māui (Maui) is the great culture hero and trickster in Polynesian mythology. Very rarely was Māui actually worshipped, being less of a deity and more of a folk hero. His origins …

2021年8月4日 · According to one of the many legends associated with the Polynesian demigod Maui, he captured the sun at the 10,000-foot summit of Haleakala. After receiving a promise …