Tahitian Mythology

	Tahitian Mythology Tahiti and Society Islands mythology comprises the legends, historical tales, and sayings of the ancient people of the Society Islands, consisting of Tahiti, Bora Bora, Raiatea, Huahine, Moorea and other islands. It is considered a variant of a more general Polynesian mythology, developing its own unique character for several centuries. The religion was officially suppressed in the 19th century, and ultimately abandoned by the natives in favor of Christianity. Prominent figures and terms in Tahiti and Society Islands mythology * Fati * Ro'o-i-Te-Hiripoi * Ta'aroa * Taonoui Tumu-nui Māui (Tahitian mythology) * Roua Rata (Tahitian mythology) Pahuanui Pua Tu Tahi Aremata-Popoa and Aremata-Rorua * 'Oro See also Polynesian mythology Polynesian mythology encompasses the oral traditions of the people of Polynesia (a grouping of Central and South Pacific Ocean island archipelagos in the Polynesian Triangle) together with those of the scattered cultures known as the P ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR:* [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Aremata-Popoa And Aremata-Rorua In the Tahitian story of Rata 'Aremata-Popoto ("tidal wave") and 'Aremata-Roroa ("long wave") are two ocean-dwelling monsters that Rata must overcome. See also Rātā (Māori mythology) Laka In Hawaiian mythology, Laka is the name of two different popular heroes from Polynesian mythology. (In other parts of Polynesia they are known as Rātā, Rata, Lata, Ata, or Lasa). In one Hawaiian legend, Laka is the daughter of the '' Ali'i ... for the Hawaiian equivalent References R.D. Craig, ''Dictionary of Polynesian Mythology'' (Greenwood Press: New York, 1989), 13-14; T. Henry, ''Ancient Tahiti'' (Bernice P. Bishop Museum: Honolulu, 1928), 470–495. Tahiti and Society Islands mythology {{FrenchPolynesia-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Pua Tu Tahi In the mythology of Tahiti Tahiti (; Tahitian language, Tahitian , ; ) is the largest island of the Windward Islands (Society Islands), Windward group of the Society Islands in French Polynesia, an overseas collectivity of France. It is located in the central part of t ..., Pua Tu Tahi was one of the giant monster clams of the deep in the legend of Rata. Bibliography R.D. Craig, ''Dictionary of Polynesian Mythology'' (Greenwood Press: New York, 1989), 217; T. Henry, ''Ancient Tahiti'' (Bernice P. Bishop Museum: Honolulu, 1928), 469-95 External linksThe story of Rata Tahiti and Society Islands mythology Polynesian legendary creatures Fictional molluscs {{FrenchPolynesia-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Pahuanui In Tahiti and Society Islands mythology, Pahuanui or Pahuanuiapitaaiterai is a sea monster Sea monsters are beings from folklore believed to dwell in the sea and are often imagined to be of immense size. Marine monsters can take many forms, including sea dragons, sea serpents, or tentacled beasts. They can be slimy and scaly and are of .... References Tahiti and Society Islands mythology Polynesian legendary creatures {{FrenchPolynesia-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Rata (Tahitian Mythology) Rata, in Tahitian mythology, is said to have become king of Tahiti when his uncle, king Tumu-nui, and his father Vahieroa are swallowed by a great clam, Pua Tu Tahi, while they are on their way to Pitcairn. When he reaches adulthood, Rata plans to avenge his father. As in the Tuamotuan version, Rata identifies a tree to build his canoe, but it is protected by forest elves. After he captures them they build it for him in a single night. While en route for Pitcairn, Rata and his crew are sucked down into the same clam, but they use their spears to cut the monster open. They rescue the remains of Rata's father and uncle and bury them back in Tahiti. After recovering from their adventure, Rata sets out for further adventures. See also Aremata-Popoa and Aremata-Rorua. See also Rata (Tuamotu mythology) Rātā (Māori mythology) Laka In Hawaiian mythology, Laka is the name of two different popular heroes from Polynesian mythology. (In other parts of Polynesia they are known ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR:* [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Roua In Tahiti and Society Islands mythology, Roua (or Rahoua or Tubua), is the creator god of the Tuamotus. He is the father of Fati, the god of the Moon, and all the star A star is a luminous spheroid of plasma (physics), plasma held together by Self-gravitation, self-gravity. The List of nearest stars and brown dwarfs, nearest star to Earth is the Sun. Many other stars are visible to the naked eye at night sk ...s by Taonoui. References Stellar gods Tahiti and Society Islands gods Solar gods {{deity-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Māui (mythology) Māui or Maui is the great culture hero and trickster in Polynesian mythology. Very rarely was Māui actually worshipped, being less of a deity (demigod) and more of a folk hero. His origins vary from culture to culture, but many of his main exploits remain relatively similar.Craighill Handy 1927: 118 Tales of Māui's exploits and adventures are told throughout most of Polynesia; they can be traced back as far west as islands off New Guinea. Some exploits common to most Polynesian traditions are stealing fire for humans from the underworld, fishing up islands with his magical hook, and capturing the Sun to lengthen the days. There is a great deal of variation in the representations of Māui from nation to nation, from being a handsome young man, to being a wise old wandering priest. Although Māui was said to be very rascally or "kolohe", many of his deeds were to better the lives of his fellow people. Māori mythology In Māori mythology, as in other Polynesian traditions, M� ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Tumu-nui Tumu-nui is the name of several figures in Tahitan mythology. In the creation myth of the Society Islands The Society Islands ( , officially ; ) are an archipelago in the South Pacific Ocean that includes the major islands of Tahiti, Mo'orea, Moorea, Raiatea, Bora Bora and Huahine. Politically, they are part of French Polynesia, an overseas country ..., Ta'aroa creates Tumu-nui and his wife Paparaharaha as foundations for the Earth. Ta'aroa commanded them to approach one another, but they both refused as each had a fixed place in the earth. This is also the name of the uncle of the hero Rata. He was king of Tahiti. When he was lost at sea, his nephew Rata became king. References Tahiti and Society Islands gods {{god-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Taonoui In Tahiti and Society Islands mythology, Taonoui is the mother by Roua of Fati and all the star A star is a luminous spheroid of plasma (physics), plasma held together by Self-gravitation, self-gravity. The List of nearest stars and brown dwarfs, nearest star to Earth is the Sun. Many other stars are visible to the naked eye at night sk ...s. References Tahiti and Society Islands goddesses Stellar goddesses Mother goddesses {{goddess-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]