- Tahiti Tokerau
In the
Polynesian mythology of the Tuamotu archipelago, Tahiti Tokerau was the mother ofRata (Tuamotu mythology) . She was kidnapped by Puna, whom Rata killed in retaliation.
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Tahiti-tokerau — In the Tuamotu Rata cycle, Tahiti tokerau was a water nymph whom Vahi vero marries. She was abducted by Puna, king of the underworld and rescued by her husband. They then become parents of Rata. and died of canceree also*Rata (Tuamotu mythology)… … Wikipedia
Tahiti Tokerau — She was abducted by Puna, who stole her eyes to make lights and then buried her head downwards in the sand. He used her feet to hold up his wife’s baskets. Eventually Rata rescued his mother and killed Puna … Who’s Who in non-classical mythology
Rata (Tuamotu mythology) — In the Tuamotu islands, the telling of the full cycle of the legend of Rata takes several evenings to tell. The legend of begins with his grandfather Kui, a demigod who marries Puehuehu. Their son Vahi vero was stolen by two wild ducks that carry … Wikipedia
Puna (mythology) — In the mythology of the Tuamotu archipelago, Puna is the king of Hiti marama or of Vavau, depending on the story. [Other sources describe Puna as king of the underworld . See Tahiti tokerau.] In one story, Vahieroa weds Matamata taua or Tahiti… … Wikipedia
Vahi-vero — In Tuamotu mythology, Vahi vero is the son of the demigod Kui and a goblin woman named Rima roa. Kui plants food trees and vegetables and is also a great fisherman. The goblin woman Rima roa robs his garden; he lies in wait and seizes her and she … Wikipedia
Rata — Grandson of Tahaki, sailor and adventurer, who determined to rescue his mother, Tahiti Tokerau … Who’s Who in non-classical mythology
Tahaki — Hero, sometimes a demi god, of Polynesia, grandfather of Rata, and father of Tahiti Tokerau … Who’s Who in non-classical mythology
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