This document describes several key events in Māori mythology surrounding the demigod Maui. It begins by providing context about the creation of the world by the gods Ra and Hine. It then discusses Maui's birth and how he was abandoned but later revived by the sea spirits and adopted by Ra. Ra taught Maui magic but Maui struggled to find his place among both the gods and his human family upon returning to land. The document traces Maui's journey of self-discovery as he unsuccessfully tries to gain acceptance from his brothers before having an emotional reunion with his mother Taranga.