Tawhirimatea the Maori God Of Storms, While the Maori word for weather is rangi (also meaning sky), in Maori tradition the deity who controls the weather is Tawhirimatea. In the creation story, the children of Ranginui (the sky father) and Papatuanuku (the earth mother) wished to separate their parents so that light could come into the world. The only brother who did not agree to this was Tawhirimatea, the god of wind and storms. When Ranginui and Papatuanuku were separated, he ascended to the sky to be with his father. Together they plotted revenge against the other brothers. At this time Tawhirimatea began to produce his numerous offspring.

About Artist: Shannon was born in Whangarei and developed a keen eye for drawing at a young age, he has been working towards his passion for illustration and concept art. Shannon’s love of fantasy, science-fiction and nature often shows in his artwork, with an interest in mythology, Shannon likes to explore ancient stories about gods, deities and heroes.

Specifications; (Photos don't represent actual size, the price does not include a frame, please message us if you would like one framed) Size- 380 x 910mm Paper- Smooth Rag- Perfectly captures detail, with a non-reflective textured surface. It comes safely stored in a cardboard Tube for transport.