Ono

deity sky Polynesian single tradition · 1

Ono is a deity in Marquesas Islands mythology. Atea brought forth Ono, and joining forces, they broke up the boundless darkness of the underworld and made war on Tanaoa and Mutu-hei, defeating them and confining the gods of night within set boundaries.

Relationships

enemy of
Tanaoa, Mutu-hei
allied with
Atea
created by
Atea
co occurs with
Tāne, Atanua, Toho

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Sources

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Source passages

“Atea (as light) evolved himself, and then brought forth Ono. Joining forces, they broke up the boundless darkness of the underworld (Po), where Tanaoa, lord of darkness, and Mutu-hei (silence) had lived”

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