Polynesian
Maui the trickster hero and Pele the volcano goddess, from the many traditions of the Pacific islands.
10 figures
Hi'iakaSupreme patroness of the hula: every hula prayer chant is named under her, even chants first composed for other gods such as Ku and Hina4 myths · 2 in media
KaneKane is associated with procreation.1 myth
Kupe1 myth
Lono1 myth
Mahuika1 myth
MauiCredited with lengthening the day by forcing the sun to slow down. · Credited with raising new land out of the sea on a fishhook. · Credited with bringing fire to people after winning it from Mahuika.6 myths · 15 in media
PeleVolcanic fire and the crater of Kilauea on Mauna Loa, her permanent home.5 myths · 10 in media
Rangi1 myth
Rata1 myth
TangaroaThe ocean and every creature that lives in it. · In Samoa, the raising of land out of the sea and the making of the first people.4 myths · 4 in media