Three Kete



 These three kete (baskets) of knowledge were brought to Earth by Tane, God of the forest. His wicked brother Whiro, was trying to reach them first. Whiro attacked Tane but Tawhirimatea stopped him. Finally Tane reached the heavens where Rehua, the God of kindness handed him the three kete. Tane defeated Whiro using the kete and threw him into the underworld. Now Whiro brings sickness and death to people. When Tane returned to earth he hung the the kete in the wharekura (school). The knowledge that came from them was spread around the whole world to help all people.

By Sam R & Renee C.