How Maui Found His MotherHow Maui Found His Mother is a beloved Maori myth about how Maui discovered his mother, as told by the iconic author and illustrator Peter Gossage. After he is found washed up on the beach as a baby, Maui is brought up by his powerful uncle. But one thing bothers himother children have mothers, so where is his? Determined to find her, Maui embarks on a quest. Read all the Maori myths by Peter Gossage!