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Tawhiri

In Polynesian mythology, Tawhiri is the god of thunder and lightning, wind, storms and waves. He is a son of Rangi and Papa. His eternal enemy is Tu Matauenga.

Alternative: Tawhiri-ma-tea, Tawhiri-Matea

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