Whale Songs
Whale songs represent the profound but oft-forgotten connection between humans, other animals, and the natural world as a whole. Whales communicate primarily through complex, expressive songs, and in The Whale Rider, these songs serve…
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The Last Spear
With her special powers, Kahu fulfills the prophecy of Kahutia Te Rangi’s last spear, which represents Maori people’s unique connection to the past and the beings that surround them, both human and otherwise. According…
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