Tuna (Polynesian mythology)

Tuna (Polynesian mythology)

In Polynesian mythology, Tuna is the god of eels who was sentenced to be executed (by the Upolo) after trying to rape Sina (who had grown him in a jar). He asked that his severed head be buried in the sand and from it, the first coconut palm grew.

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"Tuna." Encyclopedia Mythica. 2007. Encyclopedia Mythica Online.01 Mar. 2007 .


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