Tongaroa
Māori god of the sea and marine life. Symbolises the balance of nature, tranquility and fury. His mood influences weather and sea conditions. Guardian of fishermen, rituals are conducted
Divinities
Rongo
God of cultivated crops, fertility, agriculture, and abundant food sources. He is invoked during planting and harvest seasons to ensure bountiful yields. His role emphasises the importance of crop cultivation
Whiro
God of the underworld and death. Associated with the darker aspects of existence, antithesis to the forces of light and life. An adversary of Tāne Mahuta, his actions are disruptive
Tāne Mahuta
Māori god of forests and birds, known for creating humans from sacred clay. He protects nature, fostering life, growth, and the balance between the spiritual and earthly realms. The largest
Rainbow Serpent
Central to Indigenous Australian Dreamtime, symbolising creation and vitality. Winding across the land, shaping the Earth, bringing life. Represents cultural and spiritual interconnectedness. Destructive when angered. Honour the land.
Baiame
Revered creator deity and sky father. As lawgiver, he shaped the Dreamtime, guiding ancestral beings in forming the Earth. His cultural significance endures through ceremonies, sacred sites, and adherence to
Ame-no-Uzume-no-Mikoto
Provocative goddess of dawn and revelry, coaxed Amaterasu out of hiding. Performed a lively dance, accompanied by uproarious laughter and drumming, enticing the curious Amaterasu to emerge and witness the
Amaterasu
Shinto Sun Goddess. Dispels darkness with her brilliance, symbolising prosperity, purity and life. Plunged the heavens and Earth into darkness when she hid due to the brutal antics of her
Jizo Bosatsu
Protector of vulnerable beings, especially children, travellers, and those who have passed away prematurely. Bodhisattva who has attained enlightenment but stays in the reincarnation cycle to help others achieve
Inari
Associated with rice, fecundity, prosperity, and foxes. Takes many forms – female, male, dragon and animal. Considered closest deity to the human realm, devotees have a flexible, open-minded view of