Polynesian Mythology Word Search

Illustrated Polynesian Mythology scene — AI-generated artwork behind this myth's word search puzzle
Illustrated Polynesian Mythology scene — AI-generated artwork behind this myth's word search puzzle

Free Polynesian Mythology word search. We picked 12 themed words — the gods, heroes, and creatures of a mythology — and laid them out on a 15×15 grid. Drag across the letters to find every word on the list.

Words to find: MAUI, PAPA, RANGI, TANE, TANGAROA, KANE, PELE, HINA, KAMAPUA, LONO, KAHAI, MAKEMAKE.

Diagonals are where most players stall. Once you are down to the last word or two, sweep the diagonals deliberately.

Polynesian Mythology word list, defined

PAPA /pəpə/ · noun
A father or a man of authority; a term of endearment for a father or a man. Related: dad, father, pater, pop.
RANGI /rɑːŋi/ · noun
A range of colours, especially in a natural scene or a work of art. Related: hue, colour, chroma, tint.
TANE /tɑːniː/ · noun
A tree or shrub of the genus Sophora, especially Sophora tetraptera, native to New Zealand. The wood of this tree is valued for its durability and resistance to rot. Related: tree, shrub, wood.
KANE /kɛn/ · noun
A surname of Irish origin, also a male given name. In some contexts, a variant of Cain. Related: Cain, Kean, Keano, Kenny.
PELE /ˈpɛleɪ/ · noun
A pele is a type of volcanic landform, specifically a steep-sided volcanic cone or hill. Related: volcanic cone, volcanic hill, cinder cone.

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