Rūaumoko

Rūaumoko
Māori Atua of Earthquakes, Volcanoes and Seasons
Mount Taranaki, a volcano in New Zealand. Ruaumoko is believed to cause volcanoes and earthquakes.
GenderMale
RegionPolynesia
Ethnic groupMāori
ParentsRanginui and Papatūānuku

In Māori mythology, Rūaumoko (also known as Rūamoko) is the god of earthquakes, volcanoes and seasons. He is the youngest son of Ranginui (the Sky Father) and Papatūānuku (the Earth Mother). Māori mythology attributes earthquakes and volcanic activity to his movements and actions within the earth. Rūaumoko is believed to reside beneath the earth's surface, and his movements cause tremors and eruptions.

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