Exempel på taniwha

• The taniwha collected large boulders and stones from the mountains to block the course of the demon.

• At sea, a taniwha often takes the form of a whale or large shark.

• The Maori account of the gorge's formation involves a taniwha.

• The niho taniwha (taniwha tooth) pattern is a notched-tooth design found on all types of objects, mats, woven panels, belts, and clothing.

• It flew high above the harbour and wept for the taniwha, whose body was lifted high the hills close to the harbour entrance.

• According to traditional beliefs, a number of taniwha dwell in and protect the river, in turn protecting the valley and its hap.