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Ngā ika a Tangaroa

Two orcas jumping out of the ocean

There are many traditions regarding the whakapapa of fish, but it makes sense to call them the children of Tangaroa since Tangaroa is god of the sea and all that dwell within it.

Learn more about ngā ika a Tangaroa in this article.

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Rights: National Oceanography and Atmospheric Administration (US) Public domain – US Government
Published: 10 September 2024Updated: 8 March 2024Size: 253.76 KB
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