Twhaki: The Deeds of a Demigod
By (Author) Hirini Moko Mead
Huia Publishers
Huia Publishers
23rd May 2022
New Zealand
Children
Fiction
Childrens / Teenage general interest: Supernatural and mythological creatures
Childrens / Teenage general interest: Ancient religions, Mythology and legends
Paperback
100
Width 138mm, Height 210mm
Tawhaki: The Deeds of a Demigod recalls the miraculous life of Tawhaki. Similar to Maui, Tawhaki was a demigod who possessed mighty powers. Tawhaki almost died at the hands of his brothers-in-law but was found by his wife Hine-piripiri and revived. This near-death experience revealed Tawhaki's status as a demigod, and from this point Tawhaki continued to use his powers and gifts to help those around him in ways no human could. This book explores many of these stories, including those of Tawhaki restoring sight to his blind grandmother and climbing the heavens to find his wife and child.