Rūaumoko
Māori deity of earthquakes, volcanoes and seasons / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
In Māori mythology, Rūaumoko (also known as Rūamoko) is the god of earthquakes, volcanoes and seasons.[1][2] He is the youngest son of Ranginui (the Sky father) and Papatūānuku (the Earth mother) (commonly called Rangi and Papa).[2]
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Rūaumoko | |
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Gender | Male |
Region | Polynesia |
Ethnic group | Māori |
Parents | Ranginui and Papatūānuku |
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Ruaumoko Patera, named after this god, is one of many paterae (shallow craters) on Io, one of Jupiter's moons.[3]