Polynesian Creation Legends
- Polynesian Creation Legends
The Creation myths of the Polynesians show a marked similarity to those of
Mangaia Island, which should be consulted. Cognate information will also be found under
Akua,
Ao-Kahiwahiwa,
Ao-Kanapanapa,
Ao-Nui,
Ao-Pakakina,
Ao-Pakarea,
Ao-Potango,
Ao-Pouri,
Ao-Roa,
Ao-Takawe,
Ao-Toto,
Ao-Whekere,
Ao-Whetuma,
Apu-Hau,
Apu-Matangi,
Avaiki,
Hawaiki,
Hina,
Io,
Kiho Tumu,
Knpua,
Marae,
Matao-Anu,
Mate-Anu,
Maui,
Multitude of Space,
Oro,
Orongo,
Paikea,
Pele,
Sina,
Tawhaki,
Tawhiri,
Waitiri,
Whakarere-Anu,
Whakatoro-Anu,
Where-Ao. Other myths are given under
Easter Island,
Gilbert Islands,
Ngani-Vatu,
Poua-Kai,
Society Islands,
Tahitian Creation Legend,
Vaotere.
Who’s Who in non-classical mythology .
John Keegan.
2014.
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