Māori ancestor

C31276
concept

A Māori ancestor is a revered forebear, often both historical and mythic, whose lineage, deeds, and spiritual presence shape the identity, rights, and obligations of their descendants and wider iwi (tribe).

All labels observed (2)

Label Occurrences
Polynesian mythological figure 3
Māori ancestor canonical 1

Instances (4)

Instance Via concept surface
Ngāuruhoe (Māori chief or ancestor)
surface form: Ngāuruhoe
Taranga Polynesian mythological figure
Māui-roto Polynesian mythological figure
Māui-taha Polynesian mythological figure