Hine-kau-ataata

In the Māori mythology of the Ngāti Hau tribe, Hine-kau-ataata, translated as "maid swimming in the shadow,"[1] is the daughter of Tiki (Man) and Mārikoriko (Twilight). When she is born, the first clouds appear in the sky.

References
  1. "The Ancient History of the Maori, His Mythology and Traditions: Tai-Nui [Vol V1], Chapter XII. — Upoko XII". nzetc.victoria.ac.nz. Victoria University of Wellington. Retrieved 31 October 2023.
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