Thursday 17 August 2017
Monday 7 August 2017
Myth writing: Why does the Kea have orange under their wings?
Why do Kea have orange
under their wings?
Long ago, in the depths of a forest, a curious Kea went up to the God of bird life, Tanima Hukahuka (??), and said “Dear Tanima Hukahuka, I want to stand out more from the other birds, even if you can change something about me that I will be well known for.”
“Well there, Kea, since you asked so nicely I give you the opportunity to have a unique colour under your wings, of your choice.”
Kea was utterly astonished at this reply but still went forward with it. Tanima Hukahuka said he had to gather the other native birds to do a vote whether it was a good choice or not. He gathered the Kiwi, the Pukeko, Tui and Kakapo. As he explained to them what he had said to the mighty God of the birds, he then asked the native birds their opinion on the change, Kiwi said yes, Tui said yes, Kakapo said yes but, Pukeko didn’t like the idea much and decided against the idea. 3 on 1 makes it that Kea got what he wanted. He thanked everybody so much and Tanima Hukahuka cast the spell and Kea streched out his wings. “Ohh woooooow!!!” said Kea and flew off into the distance yelling “Yeeeeeeeee haaaaaaaaaaa!!”
As the other birds watched, Pukeko said “Maybe it was a good idea after all.” Then they all lived happily from then on out!
under their wings?
Long ago, in the depths of a forest, a curious Kea went up to the God of bird life, Tanima Hukahuka (??), and said “Dear Tanima Hukahuka, I want to stand out more from the other birds, even if you can change something about me that I will be well known for.”
“Well there, Kea, since you asked so nicely I give you the opportunity to have a unique colour under your wings, of your choice.”
Kea was utterly astonished at this reply but still went forward with it. Tanima Hukahuka said he had to gather the other native birds to do a vote whether it was a good choice or not. He gathered the Kiwi, the Pukeko, Tui and Kakapo. As he explained to them what he had said to the mighty God of the birds, he then asked the native birds their opinion on the change, Kiwi said yes, Tui said yes, Kakapo said yes but, Pukeko didn’t like the idea much and decided against the idea. 3 on 1 makes it that Kea got what he wanted. He thanked everybody so much and Tanima Hukahuka cast the spell and Kea streched out his wings. “Ohh woooooow!!!” said Kea and flew off into the distance yelling “Yeeeeeeeee haaaaaaaaaaa!!”
As the other birds watched, Pukeko said “Maybe it was a good idea after all.” Then they all lived happily from then on out!
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