Vatea — (Atea) In the myth of Mangaia Island the husband of Papa and the father of Tangaroa and Rongo. Although he liked Tangaroa, he allowed himself to be persuaded by his wife, Papa, to dispossess him in favour of Rongo … Who’s Who in non-classical mythology
Mangaia Island Creation Legend. — The myth of this Polynesian island is divided into two sections. The first being before the island was submerged beneath the waves, and the second after its reappearance. In the first Vatea and Papa ruled Mangaia and had two children, Tangaroa … Who’s Who in non-classical mythology
First man or woman — First Human redirects here. First man or woman may refer to: The spouse of an elected head of state, see First Lady, First Gentleman. First Man, the biography of Neil Armstrong, the first man to walk on the moon. The earliest anatomically modern… … Wikipedia
Rangi and Papa — Papa and Rangi held each other in a tight embrace In Māori mythology the primal couple Rangi and Papa (or Ranginui and Papatuanuku) appear in a creation myth explaining the origin of the world. In some South Island dialects, Rangi is called Raki… … Wikipedia
Tangaroa — In Māori mythology, Tangaroa is one of the great gods, the god of the sea. He is a son of Rangi and Papa, Sky and Earth. After he joins his brothers Rongo, Tu, Haumia, and Tane in the forcible separation of their parents, he is attacked by his… … Wikipedia
Atea — For the municipality in Spain, see: Atea, Zaragoza Atea (Marquesas Islands)In the mythology of the Marquesas Islands, Atea is the giver of light. In one legend Atea and Tane are brothers, the sons of Toho. Another tradition relates that Atea (as… … Wikipedia
Avaiki — is one of the many entities by which the people of Polynesia refer to their ancestral and spiritual homelands.amoa, Hawaii, Cook IslandsBy no means certain, but certainly possible, is an origin in the large islands of Samoa, namely Savaii.… … Wikipedia
Wākea — In Hawaiian mythology, Wākea is the eldest son of Kahiko (Ancient One), and lives in Olalowaia. Wākea is the ancestor of the aristocracy, the ali‘i. The priests and common people come from his brothers. In another legend, Wākea lives in Hihiku… … Wikipedia
Tinirau — stories about Tinirau are found throughout the islands of Polynesia. Many themes recur in the various versions. Often he travels to another land in search of his wife, or his wife travels to another land in search of him; sometimes he treats his… … Wikipedia
Varima-te-takere — In the mythology of Mangaia, Cook Islands, Varima te takere lives in the lowest levels of Avaiki, the underworld. She plucks off a piece from her right side and it becomes the future father of gods and men, who is called Vatea (Tregear… … Wikipedia
