One of the many sons of Ranga-Nui me Papa-Tu-A-Nuku, Tu-Matauenga is a Maori war-god. He is the father of mankind, and because he was the only god who could stand up to Tawhiri (god of storms), his children claim power over the other living things.
Card Text
(7) Tu-Matauenga (Fire)
Maori • Inspiration • Deity
Maia - Reveal: Place this card in any space in the arena.
Whakaekenga: When you attack, you may attack as though your warrior were in this space and facing any direction.
Tu-Matauenga was the god of war, envy and hatred, who demanded human sacrifice and consumed his own children. Before each battle, generals would pray to him with special Karakia to secure his favor.
Illus.: Brom • Set 4 • 42/100
Warrior Pack
Tu-Matauenga comes with the Maui-Tikitiki warrior pack.
History in Brief
Tu vs. Tawhiri
{coming soon}
Trivia
- Other sons of Rangi and Papa include Tangaroa and Tane Mahuta
- When the Maori gods were trying to figure out how to separate their parents, Tu's idea was to kill them. Other voices won out.
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