The Patupaiarehe: How Mystical Beings in Maori Folklore Might Rewrite New Zealand’s History

A story about the Patupaiarehe and the Urukehe and their role in the forgotten history of New Zealand

Mythical depiction of the Patupaiarehe (Source: Salvabrani.com)

According to modern day history books, the first inhabitants of New Zealand are the Maori. Everyone who is familiar with New Zealand has heard…