6 июн. 2017 г. · Learn about the Polynesian origin myths Disney consulted to create the demigod character Maui, played by Dwane “The Rock” Johnson.

20 июн. 2020 г. · Disney's Moana was inspired by Polynesian myths, history, and culture and has been widely praised for its efforts at cultural authenticity.

8 янв. 2021 г. · Moana references Polynesian mythology all throughout the movie, specifically with the character Maui. Although Maui isn't a perfect portrayal of ...

28 нояб. 2016 г. · Moana is the story of a young woman who sets out on a journey to save her family, with the help of a large and funny demigod, Maui. The film is ...

2 дек. 2016 г. · The depiction of Maui the demigod, who helps Moana on her journey, is a heroic figure found throughout much of Polynesia credited with ...

Māui or Maui is the great culture hero and trickster in Polynesian mythology. Very rarely was Māui actually worshipped, being less of a deity.

5 апр. 2018 г. · Read our guide to sort out the fact from the fiction when it comes to the Polynesian and Maori influence behind Disney's hit film Moana.

Disney's Moana has depicted part of Polynesian history in its own way, with some aspects being somewhat factual while others were exaggerated.

There was a mermaid/goddess named Moana-Nui-Ka-Lehua, who lived near the Hawaiian islands and she apparently had the power to create storms (so she has a direct ...

Polynesian. Inspired by Polynesian mythology, Moana is depicted as the strong-willed daughter of a chief of a Polynesian village, who is chosen by the ocean ... Development · Conception and writing · Voice · Films