Toi (ancestor in Māori tradition)
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Toi is a revered ancestral figure in Māori tradition, regarded as a founding ancestor and navigator whose descendants and legacy are central to many iwi (tribal) histories.
All labels observed (1)
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| Toi (ancestor in Māori tradition) canonical | 1 |
How this entity was disambiguated
This entity first appeared as the object of triple T19339175 — resolving that mention is where its identity was fixed. The disambiguator weighed these candidate entities and picked the highlighted one (or “None”, minting a new entity). This is how homonymy is resolved: the same surface form can point to different entities.
NED1
Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Toi (ancestor in Māori tradition) Context triple: [Te Moana a Toi, namedAfter, Toi (ancestor in Māori tradition)]
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A.
Hei (Māori ancestor)
Hei is a revered Māori ancestor associated with the Te Whānau a Hei people of the Coromandel Peninsula in New Zealand, whose legacy is reflected in local place names and traditions.
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B.
Ngāuruhoe (Māori chief or ancestor)
Ngāuruhoe is a revered Māori chief or ancestral figure whose name was bestowed upon Mount Ngauruhoe in New Zealand, reflecting his significance in local iwi history and tradition.
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C.
Māui-mua
Māui-mua is one of the elder brothers of the culture hero Māui in Polynesian mythology, often appearing in stories that highlight sibling rivalry and the underestimation of Māui’s abilities.
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D.
Te Atuaoparapara
Te Atuaoparapara is a prominent mountain peak in New Zealand’s Ruahine Range, known for its alpine landscapes and tramping routes.
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E.
Tūmatauenga
Tūmatauenga is the Māori god of war and human activities, embodying courage, conflict, and the warrior spirit in Māori mythology.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
NED2
Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Toi (ancestor in Māori tradition) Target entity description: Toi is a revered ancestral figure in Māori tradition, regarded as a founding ancestor and navigator whose descendants and legacy are central to many iwi (tribal) histories.
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A.
Hei (Māori ancestor)
Hei is a revered Māori ancestor associated with the Te Whānau a Hei people of the Coromandel Peninsula in New Zealand, whose legacy is reflected in local place names and traditions.
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B.
Ngāuruhoe (Māori chief or ancestor)
Ngāuruhoe is a revered Māori chief or ancestral figure whose name was bestowed upon Mount Ngauruhoe in New Zealand, reflecting his significance in local iwi history and tradition.
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C.
Māui-mua
Māui-mua is one of the elder brothers of the culture hero Māui in Polynesian mythology, often appearing in stories that highlight sibling rivalry and the underestimation of Māui’s abilities.
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D.
Te Atuaoparapara
Te Atuaoparapara is a prominent mountain peak in New Zealand’s Ruahine Range, known for its alpine landscapes and tramping routes.
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E.
Tūmatauenga
Tūmatauenga is the Māori god of war and human activities, embodying courage, conflict, and the warrior spirit in Māori mythology.
- F. None of above. chosen
Referenced by (1)
Full triples — surface form annotated when it differs from this entity's canonical label.