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May 2020
48m 48s

How Maui Snared the Sun Pt. 1

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This is the story of the Polynesian demi-god and cultural hero Maui. A cavelier do-gooder who tends to lean on his brawn more than his brains, Maui's heroic deeds once had the tendency to cause more harm than good. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices 
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