Hatupatu

In Māori tradition, Hatupatu was the youngest of four sons and was cruelly treated by his elder brothers. Despite this, Hatupatu grew up to become a chief of some note among the Te Arawa people. Legend tells of his wily escape from the bird-woman Kurangaituku, by hiding behind a rock and leading her into a hot spring. Having grown into a man of ability and confidence, he led his people in battle against their enemy, chief Raumati, who had burned the Te Arawa canoe. Killing this powerful enemy, he gained great respect and mana, and set himself on the path to becoming one of the most famous of all Māori warriors.