![]() There are three regions for the legends and myths of Maui that stretch across the vast Pacific ocean within the Polynesian triangle. The most famous and well known of these is the demigod Maui. Interestingly enough, the ancient Polynesians blended these two forms of storytelling to include real people who attained god-like powers with the fallibility of the human condition – creating what today we call demi-gods and goddesses. ![]() Myths often convey the ideas of how natural phenomenon came to be or continue to happen, mostly attributed to gods and goddesses. Though the differences can become blurred, in general legends are often stories of real people and their historic adventures, whether they be epic journeys or conquests or romance. It is helpful to first understand the difference between a legend and a myth. The legends and myths of ancient civilizations are often the stepping stones to understanding the relationship between man and nature in the minds of ancient peoples. MAUI – DEMIGOD OF POLYNESIA October 9, 2018
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