In Māori mythology, the demigod Maui transformed his brother-in-law Irawaru into the first dog. Different versions of the tale give varying reasons for why Maui did this, ranging from being jealous of Irawaru’s fishing skills to being annoyed by his gluttony. #MythologyMonday

📷: Tom Morales

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