Puna
deity Tuamotu mythology single tradition · 1
Puna is the king of Vavau and a rival of Vahi-vero. He comes in shark form to avenge himself, kills Vahi-vero, and takes his wife Tahiti-tokerau back.
When
- First attested
- 1970 CE
- Attested period
- 1970 – 1970
- Historical notes
- Documented in 1970.
Relationships
- enemy of
- Vahi-vero, Tahiti-tokerau
- manifests as
- shark
- consort of
- Haumea
Mentioned by
Sources
wikipedia (1)
Source passages
“Puna, king of Vavau, is his rival. He comes in shark form to avenge himself, kills Vahi-vero and takes his wife back”
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