Fakahoko
deity earth Niuean single tradition · 2
Fakahoko is one of the gods of Niue in Niuean mythology. He is cited as one of the five original gods (tupua) of the island who fled from the lost country of Fonuagalo. According to the stories, he left Fonuagalo with four other gods either because they felt unrecognized at feasts or because they were lazy and received no portions from their parents' feasts.
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“Fakahoko is one of the gods of the island. He is cited as one of the five original gods (tupua) of the island who fled from the lost country of Fonuagalo.”
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“A story is told that Huanaki, along with Laga-iki, Fakahoko, Fao, and Lagi-atea, left the lost country (Fonuagalo), because they felt they had not been properly recognized at feasts.”
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