Polynesian mythology Polynesian mythology In Polynesian mythology (specifically: Tonga), Ahoeitu is a son of the god Eitumatupua, who climbed to earth from the sky on a tree and fathered Ahoeitu by Ilaheva. Eitumatupua left Earth and his lover and son. Ahoeitu grew into a man and wanted to find his father; his mother told him to climb the tree and he would see his father catching pigeons. Ahoeitu did so, but his half-brothers were jealous of their father's happiness at seeing him, so they killed him and ate him. Eitumatupua forced them to regurgitate the pieces, and he then made Ahoeitu whole again. Ahoeitu became the King of Tonga. ...more on Wikipedia about "Ahoeitu"
In Polynesian mythology, Ai Kanaka is a mortal who married Lona, the moon goddess. They lived happily together in her palace until he died of old age. ...more on Wikipedia about "Ai Kanaka"
In Polynesian mythology, Arahuta is the daughter of Tawhaki and Tangotango. ...more on Wikipedia about "Arahuta"
In Polynesian mythology, Aremata-Popoa and Aremata-Rorua ("short wave and long wave") are two ocean-dwelling monsters, greatly feared by sailors. ...more on Wikipedia about "Aremata-Popoa and Aremata-Rorua"
In Polynesian mythology (specifically: Samoa), Atonga is a culture hero, half-mortal and half-spirit. He invented canoes and the songs traditionally sung by the rowers. He taught birds their songs. ...more on Wikipedia about "Atonga"
In Samoan mythology, Atu was the first man on Fiji and Tonga. (Note: This is according to the Samoans, not the Fijians or Tongans; see also Ila) ...more on Wikipedia about "Atu"
In Polynesian mythology, Auahi-Turoa is the son of Tama Nui-Te-Ra. He married Mahu-ike and had five sons, each named after a finger. They were (called collectively Manawa): Koiti ("little finger"), Konui ("thumb"), Koroa ("index finger"), Manawa ("ring finger"), Mapere ("middle finger"). ...more on Wikipedia about "Auahi-Turoa"
Aumakua is a Hawaiian word meaning family or personal god, often a deified ancestor. The 'aumakua frequently manifested him or herself as an animal, such as a shark or an owl. 'Aumakuas were worshipped, often at localities or rocks where they were believed to 'dwell'. The appearance of an animal one regarded as an 'aumakua was often believed to be an omen, to be noted and interpreted for good or ill. There are also many stories of 'aumakuas, in animal form, intervening to save their descendants from harm. It was extremely bad luck to harm an 'aumakua animal. ...more on Wikipedia about "Aumakua"
In Polynesian mythology (specifically: Rarotonga), Auparu ("gentle dew") is a stream where Menehune bathed. ...more on Wikipedia about "Auparu"
In Polynesian mythology (specifically: Gilbert Islands), Auriaria is a red-skinned giant chieftan who fell in love with the beautiful red-skinned woman, Nei Tituaabine, but had no children. She died and, from her grave grew three trees--a coconut from her head, a pandanus from her heels and an almond from her navel. She became a tree goddess. ...more on Wikipedia about "Auriaria"
In Polynesian mythology, Avaiki is an underworld, ruled by Miru and built by the gods in a series of caves and tunnels, leading to multiple halls. The lowest of the halls is the abode of Varima-te-Takere. Alternatively, Rongo created Avaiki beneath the island of Mangaia ( Cook Islands). As another possibility, Avaiki is the name of the oven wherein Miru burns dead souls for eternity. ...more on Wikipedia about "Avaiki"
In Polynesia, Avaiki Tautau is a poetic name for New Zealand. ...more on Wikipedia about "Avaiki Tautau"
In Polynesian mythology (specifically: Tonga), Bulotu is an underworld, where the spirits of the dead live in an eternal paradise. ...more on Wikipedia about "Bulotu"
In Polynesian mythology, Eau is a daughter of Maelare and a wife of Malara. ...more on Wikipedia about "Eau"
In Polynesian mythology (specifically: Samoa), Ele'ele is the first woman and wife of Fetu. ...more on Wikipedia about "Ele'ele"
In Polynesian mythology (specifically: Māori), Hahau-Whenua ("searching for land") is an archaic name for New Zealand. It usually refers to the period after Maui created the island, pulling it up from the bottom of the ocean, when the gods lived on it without humans. ...more on Wikipedia about "Hahau-Whenua"
In Polynesian mythology, Havoa is a daughter of Maelare and a wife of Malara. Her sister is Eau. (Note: This is ALL that I found with a intermediate search of the web. Havoa returned 55 results total on google. Recommend someone to look up a book on polynesian mythology)
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Hawaiian mythology is a variant of a more general Polynesian mythology. ...more on Wikipedia about "Hawaiian mythology"
Hawaiki is the mythical island that the Polynesians trace their origins to. Polynesian legends say that the spirits of Polynesian people return to Hawaiki upon their death. ...more on Wikipedia about "Hawaiki"
In Polynesian mythology, Hema is the father of Tawhaki and Karihi by Urutonga. He is a son of Waitiri and Kai Tangata. (Note: in Hawaiian mythology, Hema is a son of Mahina.) ...more on Wikipedia about "Hema (mythology)"
In Polynesian mythology, Hine Piripiri is the mother of Matuku by Tawhaki. ...more on Wikipedia about "Hine Piripiri" Things Go Better with http://www.shortopedia.com.
In Polynesian mythology (specifically: Māori), Hine-Kau-Ataata ("gentle, lonely woman" or "lady of the early, gentle, floating shadows") is the daughter of the first man and woman, Marikoriko and Tiki. When she was born, clouds appeared; this is a good omen. ...more on Wikipedia about "Hine-Kau-Ataata"
In Polynesian mythology, Hiro was a hero who explored the western Pacific Ocean and returned with the ability to write, which he introduced to the people of Rapa Nui (Easter Island). ...more on Wikipedia about "Hiro"
In Polynesian mythology (specifically: Samoa), I'i and her brother, Sava, were the first settlers of Savai'i. ...more on Wikipedia about "I'i"
In Polynesian mythology (specifically: Samoa), Ila is the first woman on Tutuila ( American Samoa). ...more on Wikipedia about "Ila (mythology)"
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