Auahitūroa is a male Māori deity, personification of comets, and the origin of fire.

His consort is Mahuika, the goddess of fire.

See also

References

  • E. Best, Māori Religion and Mythology, Part 2. Dominion Museum Bulletin No.11. (Museum of New Zealand: Wellington), 1982.
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