Jawnomicon

Pouākai

Also called Poukai.

The Poukai is a bird from Maori mythology, described as a gigantic bird of prey. It represents the majestic and the dangerous, its enormous size a testament to the raw power of nature, showcasing the awe-inspiring and terrifying aspects of mythological creatures and their dominion over their territories.

At a glance

Tradition
Maori mythology
Region
Mountainous Regions (unspecified) (habitat)
Trait family
The Bright-Winged
Symbols
Bird

Near this figure

and 28 more
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  • Nue Booming cry precedes sighting · Death omen
  • Gagana Booming cry precedes sighting · Giant wingspan
  • Anhangá Animal communication · Senses moral intent of intruders
  • Leshy Animal communication · Senses moral intent of intruders
  • Fenghuang Animal communication · Iridescent feathers shift color with angle
  • Banshee Death omen · Harbinger precedes disaster
  • Black Dog Death omen · Harbinger precedes disaster
  • Abaia Causes natural disasters · Senses moral intent of intruders
  • Minokawa Causes natural disasters · Giant wingspan
  • Thunderbird Causes natural disasters · Giant wingspan
  • Bishop-fish Harbinger precedes disaster · Senses moral intent of intruders
  • Kodama Harbinger precedes disaster · Senses moral intent of intruders
  • Achiyalabopa Harbinger precedes disaster · Iridescent feathers shift color with angle
  • Aatxe Moral perception · Senses moral intent of intruders
  • Chickcharney Moral perception · Senses moral intent of intruders
  • Haetae Moral perception · Senses moral intent of intruders
  • Pamola Moral perception · Senses moral intent of intruders
  • Sphinx Moral perception · Senses moral intent of intruders
  • Zouyu Moral perception · Senses moral intent of intruders
  • Jersey Devil Harbinger precedes disaster · Giant wingspan
  • Mothman Harbinger precedes disaster · Giant wingspan
  • Hercinia Senses moral intent of intruders · Iridescent feathers shift color with angle
  • Ibong Adarna Senses moral intent of intruders · Iridescent feathers shift color with angle
  • Huma Iridescent feathers shift color with angle · Giant wingspan
  • Pegacorn Iridescent feathers shift color with angle · Giant wingspan
  • Roc Iridescent feathers shift color with angle · Giant wingspan
  • Ziz Iridescent feathers shift color with angle · Giant wingspan

Symbols

Judged against the description by a model. Meanings are our own paraphrase.

Traits

Read from the figure's description, which a model wrote. Open "why" for the sentence a trait came from.

Form

  • Giant wingspan
    why

    With a wingspan said to blot out the sun and talons capable of uprooting trees, the Poukai strikes awe and fear into the hearts of those who behold it.

Behaviour

  • Senses moral intent of intruders
    why

    It is believed to possess keen intelligence, able to discern friend from foe and judge the intentions of those who enter its domain.

Sight and sound

Offensive powers

  • Talon uprooting
    why

    With a wingspan said to blot out the sun and talons capable of uprooting trees, the Poukai strikes awe and fear into the hearts of those who behold it.

Utility powers

  • Moral perception
    why

    It is believed to possess keen intelligence, able to discern friend from foe and judge the intentions of those who enter its domain.

Curses

  • Causes natural disasters
    why

    The Poukai's cry is said to be so powerful that it can cause avalanches or split the very earth.

Roles

Judged from the works' own entries, not from the description. Carries: the figure holds the role. Meets: the role is in its stories, held by something it meets.