Atua

Atua is a concept from the traditional beliefs of the Māori people of New Zealand. Atua can be thought of as powerful spiritual beings that are believed to have control over certain aspects of the natural world, such as the weather or the sea. Atua are often described as having human-like characteristics and personalities, and can have both positive and negative influences on people's lives.

Imagine if there were invisible beings that controlled things in the world around us. These beings can make it sunny or rainy, calm or stormy, and they can even make the waves in the ocean. And sometimes, they can even help us if we ask them nicely. These beings are called atua by the Māori people, and they are a big part of their cultural beliefs. They think of atua as powerful, magical beings that are part of the world around us, but that we can't see with our own eyes.