Lage-iki

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Lage-iki 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.[1]

Biography

Lage-iki was born as a human, but throughout his life he became a guardian spirit.[2]

References

  1. ^
    • Bernice P. Bishop Museum Bulletin. Bishop Museum Press. 1926. pp. 157–8.
    • Smith, S (1993). Niue: The Island and Its People. editorips@usp.ac.fj. p. 97. GGKEY:1ZG5T864FZB.
    • Loeb, Edwin Meyer (1926). History and Traditions of Niue. The Museum. p. 163.
  2. ^ Palekula. Niue The Island And Its People. editorips@usp.ac.fj. p. 48.