Tuna (Polynesian mythology)

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In Polynesian mythology, Tuna is the god of eels who was sentenced to be executed (by the Upolo) after trying to sexually assault Sina (who had grown him in a jar). He asked that his severed head be buried in the sand and from it, the first coconut palm grew.[1][2][verification needed]

References

  1. ^ Alpers, Anthony. Legends of the South Sea. London: John Murray, 1970.
  2. ^ Flood, Bo; Strong, Beret E.; Flood, William; Adams, Connie J. (1999). Pacific Island legends : tales from Micronesia, Melanesia, Polynesia, and Australia. Honolulu, Hawaiʻi : Bess Press. pp. 182–185. ISBN 978-1-57306-084-4.

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