Maui Steals Fire

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Who is Maui in the story?

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Maui is a demi-god who tricked the fire goddess Mahuika to bring fire to his people.

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How did Maui trick Mahuika?

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Maui tricked Mahuika by repeatedly asking for her burning fingernails, claiming to have lost the fire she gave him.

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What was Mahuika's reaction to Maui's deception?

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Mahuika became enraged and unleashed a powerful fire to chase Maui.

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How did Maui escape Mahuika's wrath?

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Maui called upon Tāwhirimātea, the weather god, to send rain and extinguish the flames.

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What legacy did Maui leave for his people?

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Maui taught his people how to create fire by rubbing sticks together, using the embers from the trees where Mahuika threw the last flame.