Maori Mythology

The Gods and Spirits of New Zealand

POUAKAI

Maori fabulous creature

Also known as Poua-Kai, Poukai

Giant man-eating bird

He was zapped by heroes long ago so there is no need to worry. The nest was found full of human bones but there were no eggs.

GodNote: Sorry this Pouakai article is a bit short. We have sent our Data Dwarves off to find more nuggets of information. Updates coming soon.

Pouakai Facts and Figures

Name: Pouakai
Pronunciation: Coming soon
Alternative names: Poua-Kai, Poukai

Gender: Male
Type: fabulous creature
Area or people: Maori people of Polynesia
Celebration or Feast Day: Unknown at present

Role: Unknown at present

Good/Evil Rating: Unknown at present
Popularity index: 3655

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Article last revised on April 30, 2019 by the Godchecker data dwarves.
Editors: Peter J. Allen, Chas Saunders

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