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Horomatangi

Also known as Ihu- Maataotao.

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  • Maori Maori (culture)
  • Aquatic Aquatic (attribute)
  • Reptilian Reptilian (attribute)
  • Deadly Deadly (behaviour)

From Maori legend, this is an enormous water lizard that frequently upturns boats killing sailors. It was a part of the Taniwha race.

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