Biophilic Interiors

Why Can't Moana Go in the Water?

Robert Thorne Oct 18, 2026 5 min read

What is the story behind Why Can't Moana Go in the Water? Explore the insights in this feature article.

According to Maui, they took one look at him after his birth and decided they didn't want him as they refuse to bear the difficulties of raising a child. As such, they threw him into the ocean like he was nothing, though he was saved by the gods, who raised him to become a demigod to provide gifts for humanity.