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Tanaoa

deity underworld Polynesian mythology single tradition · 2

Tanaoa is a Polynesian deity from whom Atea and Atanua emerged.

↻ synthesized from 2 sources

When

Relationships

co occurs with
Tu-Mea, Toho, Tāne
parent of
Atanua, Atea
allied with
Mutu-hei
enemy of
Atea, Ono

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Mentioned by

Sources

wikipedia (2)
  1. Atanua
  2. Atea

Source passages

“Atea and Atanua emerged from Tanaoa, Atea first, who then made space for Atanua).”

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“they broke up the boundless darkness of the underworld (Po), where Tanaoa, lord of darkness, and Mutu-hei (silence) had lived for eternity. Atea and Ono made war on Tanaoa and Mutu-hei, and defeated them.”

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