A powerful man protects a woman and child on a rocky shore, shielding them from a volcanic eruption, lightning, and giant waves in a dramatic fantasy illustration.

Matakamokamo lived on Te Rua Maunga. – His wife was Matakerepo. Tukaita was his servant. He sent them to make him clothes. He became angry at them Because he didn’t like the clothes Ehara nga kakahu i te pai ki a ia Their fire went out while arguing. Matakamokamo cursed Mahuika. Mahuika told Mataoho to punish them. Te Rua Maunga sank under the sea Rangitoto rose from the sea. They fled, leaving their twins. Matakamokamo told his wife to get the twins. But not to look back She looked back at rangitoto They became rocks called Nga Mahanga. See more