Whiro - Lord of darkness and embodiment of evil - Maori God

Whiro - Lord of darkness and embodiment of evil

Whiro, is the lord of darkness and the embodiment of all evil. His brother and arch-enemy is Tane, the god of forests and of birds. As an underworld deity he is responsible for the ills of all persons. In legends when people die, their bodies descend into the underworld, where they are eaten by Whiro.

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Area of Influence:
Darkness, Evil, Disease

Pantheon: Maori

Abode: Underworld

Animals: Lizard

Colours: Black

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Time: Night

Maori - Gods and Goddesses

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