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The Ruru is a powerful figure in Maori mythology and tradition. Being said to originate from the underworld, the Morepork (Ruru) is strongly associated with the spirit world in Maori mythology.
Page 1 â NgÄ atua â the gods. At the centre of MÄori religion were the atua or gods. In MÄori belief the natural and supernatural worlds were one â there was no MÄori word for religion.The use of the term âwhakaponoâ for religion was introduced by missionaries. Whakapono also means faith and trust.ow to cite this page: Basil Keane. 'Traditional MÄori religion â ngÄ karakia a te MÄori-NgÄ atua â the gods', Te Ara-the Encyclopedia of New Zealand, updated 17-Dec-14. URL: http://www.TeAra.govt.nz/en/traditional-maori-religion-nga-karakia-a-te-maori/page-1.