Ao (Māori mythology)
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Ao (daylight) is one of the primal deities who are the unborn forces of nature in Māori mythology. Ao is the personification of light, clouds, and the ordinary world, as opposed to darkness (Pō) and the underworld.[1]: 14
This article is about the Māori deity. For the legendary Chinese turtle, see Ao (turtle). For other uses, see Ao (disambiguation).
He is spoken of under many forms or manifestations, including Aotūroa (enduring day, this world)[2] and Aotahi (bright day, world of light and life).[1]: 14 With his companions Ata (morning) and Whaitua (space) Ao resists the forces of darkness.[1]: 14
The term Te Ao Māori, loosely translated as "The Māori world", is used to refer to Māori tradition and culture.