HINE

Maori Night-time Goddess

Also known as Hina

Among the Maori she is a Goddess of Night and Death with several moody aspects.

As Hine-Keha she shines and as Hine-Uri she glummers. She is also Hine-nui-te-po, who is the Underworld Goddess if that is your wish.

Meanwhile versions of her are popular all over Polynesia. For example see her Tahiti version Hina.

Name: Hine
Pronunciation: Coming soon
Alternative names: Hina

Gender: Female
Type: Goddess
Area or people: Maori people of Polynesia
Celebration or Feast Day: Unknown at present

Role:
In charge of: the Night
Area of expertise: Night

Good/Evil Rating: Unknown at present
Popularity index: 6713

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Article last revised on April 30, 2019 by Rowan Allen.
Editors: Peter J. Allen, Chas Saunders

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