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Taniwha: The River Guardian
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Taniwha: The River Guardian

They live in the deep rivers and darkest caves of New Zealand. Some are protectors, guiding waka to safety. Others are man-eaters who will swallow you whole if you break their tapu.

2026-01-16
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2 min read
maori-mythologywater-spiritsguardians+2

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