Key Info

- Gods, deities, spirits, or supernatural beings embodying the sacred and rooted in ancestral genealogy

Brief Bio

In Polynesian mythology, Atua (or Akua in Hawaii) refers to gods, deities, spirits, or supernatural beings that embody the sacred, and are often rooted in ancestral genealogy. They represent powerful natural forces and are classified into major creator gods, departmental gods (e.g., Tāne, Tangaroa), and deified ancestors