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Patupaiarehe
| Grouping | Spirit |
|---|---|
| Sub grouping | Fairy |
| Similar entities | Maero Menehune Ponaturi |
| Folklore | Oral tradition |
| Country | New Zealand |
| Habitat | Mountains and forests |
Patupaiarehe are supernatural beings (he iwi atua) in Māori mythology that are described as pale to fair skinned with blonde hair or red hair, usually having the same stature as ordinary people, and never tattooed.[1] They can draw mist to themselves, but tend to be nocturnal or active on misty or foggy days as direct sunlight can be fatal to them.[2] They prefer raw food and have an aversion to steam and fire.
Patupaiarehe can be hostile to humans, especially those who intrude on their lands. They are believed to live in deep forests and hilly or mountainous regions, in large guarded communities,[1] though their buildings and structures are invisible to human eyes.[3]
The music of their kōauau and pūtōrino (bugle flutes), along with their singing of waiata occasionally reveals their presence on foggy days. The music of the Patupaiarehe is described as 'sweeter' than the music that Māori could play.[4] According to most traditions, the Māori are able to converse with them.[1]
Another little-known term for patupaiarehe was pakehakeha, which has been suggested as a possible origin of the word pākehā, used to refer to Europeans.[5][6] It has been theorised that when the first European explorers clashed with Ngāti Tūmatakōkiri (of the Kurahaupō) during mid-December 1642, the iwi may have interpreted the newcomers as patupaiarehe.[7][8]
- ^ a b c Wikaira, Martin (2007). "Patupaiarehe and ponaturi". Te Ara Encyclopedia of New Zealand. Retrieved 28 June 2020.
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CowanJournalwas invoked but never defined (see the help page). - ^ Baker, Sidney J. (1945). "Origins of the words Pakeha and Maori". The Journal of the Polynesian Society. LIV: 223–224. Retrieved 24 July 2020.
- ^ Ranford, Jodie. "'Pakeha', its origin and meaning". www.maorinews.com. Archived from the original on 24 February 2011. Retrieved 24 July 2020.
- ^ Stade, Karen (2008). "The first meeting – Abel Tasman and Māori in Golden Bay / Mohua". The Prow: Ngā Kōrero o Te Tau Iho. Retrieved 14 June 2020.
- ^ Mitchell, John; Mitchell, Hilary (2012). "Ngati Tumatakokiri". The Prow: Ngā Kōrero o Te Tau Iho. Retrieved 13 June 2020.
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