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#19 - Taniwha

Five Minute Folklore

Jun 14, 201821:51Society & Culture

Maori folklore from New Zealand on this episode - we take a look at the Taniwha, the protective, or dangerous, water-dragons. This episode explores Maori beliefs and superstitions, taniwhas role as a monster or protector...

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