Tradition: Cook Islands mythology, New Zealand Mythology
Alternative Names: Amai-te-rangi
Category: Demon

The Myth

Amai-te-rangi was a cannibalistic demon who attempted to entrap Ngaru.

Ngaru managed to escape and ascend, and with the assistance of his grandfather, Mokoroa, he defeated Amai-te-rangi.

Sources

“Amai-te-rangi.” Wikipedia: The Free Encyclopedia. Wikimedia Foundation. Accessed September 12, 2026. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amai-te-rangi