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A. W. Reed. Maui: Legends of the Demigod of Polynesia. Wellington: A. H. & A. W. Reed, 1943. (Deriv.) — 15 Jan 2021

Māui, The Fun-Loving Trickster Of Polynesian Mythology

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*Mythology & Mystery*

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An archetypal character who appears in the myths of many different cultures, the Trickster gleefully crosses and breaks physical and societal laws of both humans and gods, destroying norms, while openly challenging and ridiculing authority. As the...
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Gods and the creative and destructive power of fire. — 18 Jul 2016

Thieves of Fire in Ancient Mythology: Divine Creation and Destruction in the Hands of Man

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*Mythology & Mystery*

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From ancient times and even to this day, people consider fire one of the basic elements of the universe. Interpretations of fire in ancient mythologies vary greatly, with fire viewed as a creative and cleansing force as well as a destructive and...
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Mahuika

Māui, The Fun-Loving Trickster Of Polynesian Mythology

Thieves of Fire in Ancient Mythology: Divine Creation and Destruction in the Hands of Man