The myths or stories of Maui are usually considered more folklore than religion. Maui was never really worshipped or prayed to, nor were there priests or temples for Maui. Said to have as many tricks as nicknames, Maui is still known all throughout the South Pacific, spanning an area of over thirteen million square miles. There is no official version of the life and deeds of Maui. The tales vary between islands, class status and from narrator to narrator.
Theories are the basis for any evidence to the existence of the life of Maui.
Various scholars thought there really was a Maui who performed remarkable deeds in navigation and leadership. Other scholars believed that all of these stories were allegories that accounted for actual historical events. No matter where the tales originated from, Maui is an important figure in Polynesian culture whose name as well as abundant and diverse deeds and myths have spread all over Polynesia, as well as some outside islands. I plan to further introduce you to the life and deeds of Maui in the most common found versions of his life. Maui was born as a miscarriage, the youngest child to Taranga, his mother.