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References
*J. White, "The Ancient History of the Maori". Volume II. Government Printer: Wellington, 1887, 136-137, 151-152.
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Tama-nui-te-ra — Tama nui te rā Dans la mythologie maori, Tama nui te rā est la personnification du soleil. Māui trouva que les jours étaient trop courts, et attrapa le soleil avec un collet pour le faire voyager moins vite. Dans certaines légendes, Tama nui te… … Wikipédia en Français
Tama-nui-te-rā — Dans la mythologie maori, Tama nui te rā est la personnification du soleil. Māui trouva que les jours étaient trop courts, et attrapa le soleil avec un collet pour le faire voyager moins vite. Dans certaines légendes, Tama nui te rā est le fils d … Wikipédia en Français
