In
Māori mythology, tipua or tupua are a type of differing shaped and often shape-shifting
spirit
Spirit or spirits may refer to:
Liquor and other volatile liquids
* Spirits, a.k.a. liquor, distilled alcoholic drinks
* Spirit or tincture, an extract of plant or animal material dissolved in ethanol
* Volatile (especially flammable) liquids, ...
or "uncanny thing".
Tipua were often associated with natural landmarks or phenomena but could also be more common objects; sometimes even trees and rocks
Rakairuru
, Rangitāne o Wairarapa website. were associated as these types of spirits.
References
Māori legendary creatures
Mythological plants
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