Taonoui

Taonoui

In Polynesian mythology (specifically: Society Islands), Taonoui is the mother by Roua of Fati and all the stars.


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  • Society Islands —    In the Society Islands myth, Roua was the Father of the Stars, Taonoui was the Mother of the Stars.    Their son was Fati, known otherwise as Fadu. This myth differs from other Polynesian stories …   Who’s Who in non-classical mythology

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