Atua Wahine: The ancient wisdom of Maori goddesses

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Ancient wisdom of the Maori goddesses to help you navigate the modern world

Atua wahine are the Maori goddesses who make up the world around us: the earth, fire, water, moon and more. Learn about 15 atua wahine and how we can draw upon them to help us live with courage and confidence in the modern world.

From the earth mother, Papatuakuku, to the goddess of peace, Hineputehue, who transformed pain into beauty, to the misunderstood goddess of the underworld, Hinenuitepo, this book is a treasure of knowledge and insight.

Drawing on whakatauki (proverbs) and purakau (stories), Hana Tapiata shares her experience of living by feminine Indigenous wisdom and shows how we can too. With guided steps, these atua will inspire you to embrace creativity, acknowledge cycles of change, and discover self-determination.

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Hana Tapiata (Te Arawa, Ngati Awa, Ngati Porou, Waikato, Pakeha) is a mama living by Maori philosophies to explore wellness, self-determination and liberation. She freelances in communication and has self-published two books exploring ancestral Maori concepts and systems and their applications in modern life.