Chosen Maori myth

During class, I selected the myth Whaitere - the enchanted stingray, and analysed its characters, cast and settings throughout the legend. 

Paraphrased
-Koro tells the three children Kimi, Jason and Marama the legend
-Whaitere lives peacefully in Wellington harbour
-Years pass, and humans have over fished, and Whaitere's family and friends have disappeared
-Hinemoana takes Whaitere to Rarohenga (underworld) to visit her beloved ones and accept their death
-Whaitere sees her parents, and they take her through Rarohenga and visit the Eternal Spring. She touches the pounamu there and becomes Kaitiaki (guardian) of the overworld
-Whaitere saves some drowning humans, and asks them to respect their ocean home
-Fishing restrictions are enforced at the bay, and the children learn to respect the fish there

Morals/message
-Respect ocean dwellers as much as land dwellers
-Fishing restrictions; only take what you need, and dont be greedy; sharing