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Traditional Oceanian Mythology

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Tekoteko

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Maori carved wooden figures placed atop buildings, representing tribal ancestors. They serve as guardians and hold cultural importance.

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Fafafine

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In Samoan mythology, Fafafine are nature spirits with the duty to protect the forests and their creatures. They are often depicted as nurturing and crucial to ecological balance.

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Rangi and Papa

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In Maori mythology, the primordial parents of the sky (Ranginui) and the earth (Papatuanuku) whose separation led to the creation of the world.

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Vaka-taumako

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A Polynesian myth related to the navigation of the open ocean and the discovery of new lands. These stories highlight the Polynesians' great seafaring skills.

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Pele

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Hawaiian goddess of volcanoes and fire, creator of the Hawaiian Islands. She is revered in Hawaiian culture and plays an important role in Hawaiian mythology.

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Hina

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A common goddess name in Polynesian mythology, often associated with the moon or with a mastery of various crafts. Her myths vary greatly across cultures.

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Lono

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In Hawaiian mythology, Lono is the god of agriculture, rainfall, and fertility. His annual festival is the Makahiki, a time of peace and plenty.

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Nan Madol

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A legendary city often referred to in Micronesian myth. Its megalithic architecture contributes to numerous tales about the sorcerers that constructed it.

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Tafiti

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The concept in Samoan mythology referring to the horizon where the sky and sea meet. It symbolizes the unknown and the home of the gods.

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Tiki

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Carved wooden or stone figures representing human forms in Polynesian cultures, believed to hold spiritual significance and embody ancestral presence.

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Maui

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A legendary hero from Polynesian mythology known for his trickery and shape-shifting abilities. He is significant for fishing up islands with his magical hook and slowing down the sun.

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Makemake

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The creator god of humanity and fertility in the mythology of Rapa Nui (Easter Island). He is central to the island's indigenous religious practices.

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Papahānaumoku

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Hawaiian goddess of the earth and wife to Wākea, the sky father. Together they are considered the parents of the Hawaiian Islands.

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Tāne

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Maori god of forests and birds, known for creating the first human. His actions are crucial in the separation of the earth and the sky in Maori creation narratives.

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Kāne

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One of the chief Hawaiian gods, associated with creation, sunlight and the natural world. He was worshipped as the giver of life.

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Kanaloa

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Complementary power to Kāne in Hawaiian mythology, he is the god of the ocean, a symbol of deep sea mysteries and a guardian of the eternal darkness.

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Matuku

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In Fijian mythology, Matuku is considered a god of lagoons and fishes. He is responsible for the prosperity of marine life in the surrounding waters.

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Rongo

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The Maori god of cultivated food, especially the sweet potato and kumara. He's also associated with peace and cultivated land.

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One of the four major Hawaiian gods. He is associated with war and is often sought for his martial prowess and strength.

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Karanga

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In Maori culture, the spiritual call made by women to welcome visitors onto the marae (tribal meeting grounds). It has deep spiritual significance and protocol.

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Tangaroa

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The god of the sea in many Polynesian cultures. He is a prominent figure believed to be the creator of all sea creatures and other gods.

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Abelam People

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A tribe from Papua New Guinea known for their vibrant culture filled with spiritual beliefs, rituals, and yam ceremonies. They have a rich mythological tradition.

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Haikili

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A Polynesian god of thunder, his anger is believed to be expressed through storms. He is a mighty figure that commands respect and fear.

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Ruatapu

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A figure in Maori legend who planned revenge on his brothers, leading to a great flood. He is often associated with the dangers of the sea.

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Whiro

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The Maori god of darkness and embodiment of all evil. His influence is most feared during the night and in tales of witchcraft.

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