Tumatauenga

By Crusader1307

From Maori Mythology – ''Tumatauenga'' was a ''Creation Deity'' associated with War (whereas The Moari were a ''Warrior Ethos'' Culture''). Later, He would assume responsibilities for Hunting and Food Gathering. His Nine Brothers – all of which also had the ''Tu'' pre-name, were also related to destruction and conflict. A Warrior or Clan had to made the appropriate sacrifice to Tumataenga in order to achieve the desired success.