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Amanda Weldon: 我讲述了茂伊减缓太阳速度的传说。茂伊是一个拥有强大力量的半神，他能够轻松地捕鱼，在巨浪中划船，甚至改变自己的形态。他深爱着海洋和天空的蓝色，并从它们那里获得了力量。茂伊的母亲在他出生时认为他已经死了，便将他放入海中，但海洋之神Tangaroa救了他，并赋予他更强大的力量。在被海中生物护送回家后，茂伊与家人团聚，并决心解决当时夏威夷白天过短的问题，因为太阳移动得太快，人们无法完成工作，总是在黑暗中做饭。我描述了茂伊如何说服他的兄弟们相信他能够捕捉太阳，并用魔法绳索和智慧来减缓太阳的速度，最终为夏威夷人民带来了更长的白天。 Taha: 我是茂伊的哥哥Taha，虽然我们钦佩茂伊的力量和决心，但最初我们对他的计划持怀疑态度。我认为改变太阳的速度是不可能的，因为太阳太高太热，即使是茂伊这样的半神也很难做到。但是，当我看到茂伊坚定的决心和周密的计划，以及他对我们兄弟情谊的信任时，我最终被说服了。我帮助茂伊收集绳索，并建造了可以保护我们免受太阳炙烤的粘土小屋。最终，我们齐心协力，成功地捕捉了太阳，并让它同意减缓速度，为夏威夷人民带来更长的白天。我意识到，即使看似不可能的事情，只要有决心、智慧和兄弟情谊，也是可以实现的。 Roto: 我是茂伊的另一个兄弟Roto，我最初对茂伊的计划持怀疑态度，甚至有些嘲笑他。我认为捕捉太阳简直是天方夜谭，而且我也担心太阳的炙热会伤害我们。我曾经嘲笑茂伊，说即使他变成一只鸟，也会在接近太阳之前被烤熟。然而，当我看到茂伊如此认真地对待这件事，并且为了我们能够成功而不遗余力时，我被他的决心所感动。我最终加入了他的计划，帮助他收集粘土，建造小屋，并拉紧绳索。虽然我仍然有些害怕，但我相信茂伊，并且最终我们一起完成了这个看似不可能的任务。我学到的是，即使面对看似无法克服的困难，我们也不应该轻易放弃，因为团结和信任可以创造奇迹。

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This chapter introduces Maui, a powerful demigod from Hawaiian mythology, detailing his near-death experience as a baby, his rescue by the ocean spirit Tangaroa, and his eventual reunion with his family after overcoming his brothers' initial jealousy. The narrative emphasizes his exceptional strength, fishing skills, and shape-shifting abilities.
  • Maui's near-death experience and rescue by Tangaroa.
  • Maui's shape-shifting abilities.
  • Maui's reconciliation with his brothers.

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Today's story was written by Daniel Hinds and adapted from Polynesian Mythology. Follow along as the legend of Maui unfolds and he performs one of his many acts of greatness, slowing the sun, bringing more sunlight and time for prosperity in each day for the people.

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