Question

Based on these excerpts, how do the Maori and Haida view the spirits of the sky?

Answer 1

These excerpts are taken from the book Raven and First Men by Bill Reid.

There are two sky spirits in this story named as Rangi and Sky Chief.

Maori and Haida both had different viewpoints.

Maori considered Rangi to be a weak spirit.

Haida was different in his approach.

Haida considered the Sky Chief as an aggressive spirit.