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Varima-te-Takere

In Polynesian mythology, Varima-te-Takere ("the woman from the very beginning") is the primordial mother of the gods and humanity. She lives in Avaiki and is the mother of Vatea.

Alternative: Vari, Varima, Vari Ma Te Takere

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