Whakaruaumoko and Origin of Volcanic Fires

The youngest child of the Sky Father and Earth Mother was Whakaruaumoko who, when the earth was turned over was a child at breast; he was their last child. After the separation of Ranginui and Papatuuaanuku, Taane Nui a Rangi and Tupai a Tau saw the great love Papatuuaanuku bore to Ranginui; she could not rest in quiet; she continually turned from side to side. Continue reading

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The Wars of The Gods

At this time the hatred and jealousy of Whiro te Tipua and his faction towards Taane te Waananga a Rangi had become permanent. Whiro te Tipua would not give his consent to the appointment of the Pou Tiri Ao to their respective spheres. His elder brethren said to Continue reading