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These some of the short pages in Wikipedia about Polynesian mythology as of June 13, 2004:

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169Ai KanakaIn [[Polynesian mythology]], '''Ai Kanaka''' is a mortal who married [[Lona]], the [[moon goddess]].
147Alii MenehuneIn [[Polynesian mythology]], the '''Alii Menehune''' ("highest Menehune") are the chiefs of the [[Me
190Ami-Te-RangiIn [[Polynesian mythology]], '''Ami-Te-Rangi''' is a sky god who eats [[human]]s, devouring them by
112ApakuraIn [[Polynesian mythology]], '''Apakura''' is mother goddess widely worshipped by the [[Maori]]. {{
107Apu-HauIn [[Polynesian mythology]] (specifically: [[Hawaii]]), '''Apu-Hau''' ("fierce squall") is a [[storm
117Apu-Ko-HaiIn [[Polynesian mythology]] (specifically: [[Kanei]]), '''Apu-Ko-Hai''' is a god of [[fish]] and oth
98Ara TiotioIn [[Polynesian mythology]], '''Ara Tiotio''' is a god of [[tornado]]es. Alternative: Awhiowhio
109ArahutaIn [[Polynesian mythology]], '''Arahuta''' is the daughter of [[Tawhaki]] and [[Tangotango]]. {{msg
163Aremata-Popoa and Aremata-RoruaIn [[Polynesian mythology]], '''Aremata-Popoa and Aremata-Rorua''' ("short [[wave]] and long wave")

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174AtaneaIn [[Polynesian mythology]], '''Atanea''' is a goddess of the dawn who created the seas after having
113AtarapaIn [[Polynesian mythology]], '''Atarapa''' ("daybreak") is the goddess of the dawn and a daughter of
92Atua FafineIn [[Polynesian mythology]] (specifically: [[Tikopia]]), '''Atua Fafine''' is a creator god.
99Atua I KafikaIn [[Polynesian mythology]] (specifically [[Tikopia]]), '''Atua I Kafika''' is the supreme sky god.
95Atua I RaropukaIn [[Polynesian mythology]] (specifically [[Tikopia]]), '''Atua I Raropuka''' is a creator god.
171AtutuahiIn [[Polynesian mythology]], '''Atutuahi''' is a god of the heavens and the south [[star]], [[Alpha
129AuparuIn [[Polynesian mythology]] (specifically: [[Rarotonga]]), '''Auparu''' ("gentle [[dew]]") is a stre
92AurakaIn [[Polynesian mythology]], '''Auraka''' ("all-devouring") is a god of death. {{msg:stub}}
154AvateaIn [[Polynesian mythology]] ([[Hervey Islands]]), '''Avatea''' is a [[lunar deity]]. {{stub}} [[Ca
71AwhaIn [[Polynesian mythology]], '''Awha''' is a storm god. {{msg:stub}}

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148BulotuIn [[Polynesian mythology]] (specifically: [[Tonga]]), '''Bulotu''' is an [[underworld]], where the
135EleipaioIn [[Polynesian mythology]] (specifically: [[Hawaii]]), '''Eleipaio''' is a goddess worshipped by [[
113Fa'atiuIn [[Polynesian mythology]] (Specifically: [[Samoa]]), '''Fa'atiu''' is the [[wind]] and storm god.
125FetuIn [[Polynesian mythology]] (specifically: [[Samoa]]), '''Fetu''' ("star") is the god of the night.
182FisagaIn [[Polynesian mythology]], '''Fisaga''' is the god of the light, gentle breeze. He is the only [[
125FueIn [[Polynesian mythology]] (specifically: [[Samoa]]), '''Fue''' is the god of the [[sweet potato]]

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96HaikiliIn [[Polynesian mythology]] (specifically: [[Hawaii]]), '''Haikili''' is the god of [[thunder]].
103HarongaIn [[Polynesian mythology]], '''Haronga''' ("daybreak") is a god of the dawn and father of [[Atarapa
120Hau MarangiIn [[Polynesian mythology]], '''Hau Marangi''' is the god of [[fog]]. His father is [[Ua]]. Altern
87Hine-i-TapekaIn [[Polynesian mythology]], '''Hine-i-Tapeka''' is a [[fire]] goddess. {{msg:stub}}
179Hine-Tu-WhenuaIn [[Polynesian mythology]], '''Hine-Tu-Whenua''' is a kind and beneficient [[wind]] goddess. She w
92Hine PiripiriIn [[Polynesian mythology]], '''Hine Piripiri''' is the mother of [[Matuku]] by [[Tawhaki]].
200HiroIn [[Polynesian mythology]], '''Hiro''' was a hero who explored the western [[Pacific Ocean]] and re

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183I'iIn [[Polynesian mythology]] (specifically: [[Samoa]]), '''I'i''' and her brother, [[Sava (mythology)
143Ika-TereIn [[Polynesian mythology]], '''Ika-Tere''' is the [[fish]] god, the father of all the sea creaures
176Ila'''The Ila''' are an ethnic group in [[Zambia]]. In [[Polynesian mythology]] (specifically: [[Samoa
67Ira-WaruIn [[Polynesian mythology]], '''Ira-Waru''' is the god of [[fish]].
61IvaIn [[Polynesian mythology]], '''Iva''' is the [[underworld]].

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97Kaha'iIn [[Polynesian mythology]] (specifically: [[Hawaii]]), '''Kaha'i''' is the god of [[lightning]].
159KahoaliIn [[Polynesian mythology]] ([[Hawaii]]), '''Kahoali''' is the god of magicians. He received [[huma
182KaitangataIn [[Polynesian mythology]], '''Kaitangata''' is a son of [[Rehua]] who fell to [[Earth]], his blood
127Kalamainu and KilioaIn [[Polynesian mythology]], '''Kalamainu and Kilioa''' are two [[lizard]]-sisters who keep the dead
168KanaeIn [[Polynesian mythology]], '''Kanae''' is one of the [[Ponaturi]], and one of the few survivors of
100KapuaIn [[Polynesian mythology]] ([[Hawaii]]), the '''Kapua''' are [[trickster]] spirits. {{msg:stub}}
97KapukuIn [[Polynesian mythology]], '''Kapuku''' is the magic of [[reincarnation]] (see [[necromancy]]).
102KauluIn [[Polynesian mythology]], '''Kaulu''' is a [[trickster]] god who killed [[Haumea]]. {{msg:stub}}
88Ki'IIn [[Polynesian mythology]] ([[Hawaii]]), '''Ki'I''' is the creator god. {{msg:stub}}
171Kibu IslandIn the [[mythology]] of the [[Mabuiag]] people of the [[Torres Strait]], '''Kibu ''' is the mythical
94Kihe-WahineIn [[Polynesian mythology]], '''Kihe-Wahine''' is the goddess of evil spirits and [[lizard]]s.
94Kiho TumuIn [[Polynesian mythology]] ([[Tuamotu]]), '''Kiho Tumu''' is the supreme god. {{msg:stub}}
167KiwaIn [[Polynesian mythology]], '''Kiwa''' is the goddess of [[shellfish]]. -------- '''Kiwa''' is a
85KoharaIn [[Polynesian mythology]], '''Kohara''' is the goddess of [[tuna]]. {{msg:stub}}
112KuiIn [[Polynesian mythology]], '''Kui''' is a blind [[chthonic]] deity, and the father of [[Ina]]. {{
186KukailimokuIn [[Polynesian mythology]] ([[Hawaii]]), '''Kukuailimoku''' is the god of war, who wears a helmet c
138Kuku LauIn [[Polynesian mythology]], '''Kuku Lau''' is the goddess of mirages who tricks sailors by showing

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74La'a MaomaoIn [[Polynesian mythology]], '''La'a Maomao''' is the god of the [[wind]].
88Lakanica'''Lakanica''' is a [[Poland|Polish]] spirit of fields. See also [[Polish mythology]]
105LaufakanaaIn [[Polynesian mythology]] ([[Tonga]]), '''Laufakanaa''' is the god of [[wind]] and a son of [[Tama
61LimuIn [[Polynesian mythology]], '''Limu''' is a god of creation.
180LosiIn [[Polynesian mythology]] ([[Samoa]]), '''Losi''' is a son of [[Tangaloa]], who sent him to [[Eart

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165MaelareIn [[Polynesian mythology]], '''Maelare''' is a [[solar deity]] and father of [[Eau]] and [[Havoa]].
84Mafui'eIn [[Polynesian mythology]] ([[Samoa]], '''Mafui'e''' is the god of [[earthquake]]s.
184MahinaIn [[Polynesian mythology]] (specifically: [[Hawaii]]), '''Mahina''' is a [[lunar deity]], mother of
92MahiukiIn [[Polynesian mythology]], '''Mahiuki''' is a ruler of the [[underworld]]. {{msg:stub}}
198MakemakeIn [[Polynesian mythology]] ([[Rapa Nui]]), '''Makemake''' was the creator of [[human]]ity and the c
131MakutuIn [[Polynesian mythology]], '''Makutu''' is a difficult type of [[witchcraft]] which requires three
153MalaraIn [[Polynesian mythology]], '''Malara''' is the god of [[Venus (planet)|Venus]]. He married [[Eau]
93MaohiIn [[Polynesian mythology]], the '''Maohi''' are the ancestors of the [[Polynesian]] peoples.
97MareikuraIn [[Polynesian mythology]], the '''Mareikura''' are the attendants of [[Kiho]], the supreme god.
164Mata UpolaIn [[Polynesian mythology]], '''Mata Upola''' was the third [[wind]] that [[Maui (mythology)|Maui]]
76MatagiIn [[Polynesian mythology]], '''Matagi''' is a [[wind]] god. {{msg:stub}}
163MatarikiIn [[Polynesian mythology]], the '''Matariki''' ("small eyes") are the seven gods of the [[Pleiades]
105Matuku Tago TagoIn [[Polynesian mythology]], '''Matuku Tago Tago''' is a [[shark]] who bit off the head of [[Wahie R
161MatuuIn [[Polynesian mythology]], '''Matuu''' is the god of the north [[wind]] and the second wind to be
63MerauIn [[Polynesian mythology]], '''Merau''' is a goddess of death.
119MotoroIn [[Polynesian mythology]] ([[Mangaia]]), '''Motoro''' is a god who did not desire [[human]] [[sacr

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107NamakaIn [[Polynesian mythology]], '''Namaka''' is a sea goddess and daughter of [[Haumea]] and [[Kane Mil
177Nana-UlaIn [[Polynesian mythology]] ([[Hawaii]]), '''Nana-Ula''' is the hero who led his people from [[Tahit
116Nga-AtuaIn [[Polynesian mythology]], '''Nga-Atua''' is the sixth of twelve layers of [[Heaven]]. [[Tangotan
184NganaoaIn [[Polynesian mythology]] ([[Maori]]), '''Nganaoa''' is a hero who killed three sea-monsters and f
65NgaroIn [[Polynesian mythology]], '''Ngaro''' is the food of the dead.
140Nu'uIn [[Polynesian mythology]] ([[Hawaii]]), '''Nu'u''' was the man who built the ark with which he esc

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78PahuanuiIn [[Polynesian mythology]] ([[Tahiti]]), '''Pahuanui''' is a [[sea monster]].
156PaikeaIn [[Polynesian mythology]], '''Paikea''' is the god of sea monsters and soft-shell [[crab]]s. He i
115Paka'aIn [[Polynesian mythology]] ([[Hawaii]]), '''Paka'a''' is the god of the [[wind]] and the inventor o
100PaliuliIn [[Polynesian mythology]] ([[Hawaii]]), '''Paliuli''' is the equivalent of the [[Garden of Eden]].
93PaniIn [[Polynesian mythology]] ([[Maori]]), '''Pani''' is a goddess of fertility and [[plant]]s.
150PaoroIn [[Polynesian mythology]] (specifically: [[Maori]]), '''Paoro''' is the goddess of echoes. She ga
149PapareIn [[Polynesian mythology]] ([[Orokolo]]), '''Papare''' is the [[lunar deity]]. {{stub}} [[Categor
192PiaIn [[Polynesian mythology]] ([[Maori]]), '''Pia''' is a land of [[ice]] where huge [[fish]] play in
74PituaIn [[Polynesian mythology]] ([[Maori]]), '''Pitua''' is an evil [[demon]].
107PoukaiIn [[Polynesian mythology]], '''Poukai''' is a [[bird]] monster who ate [[human]]s. Alternative: Po
181Pua Tu TahiIn [[Polynesian mythology]] ([[Tahiti]]), '''Pua Tu Tahi''' ("[[coral]] [[Rock (geology)|rock]] that
141PukatalaIn [[Polynesian mythology]], '''Pukatala''' is a [[tree]] which gives food for the spirits of the de

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166RaaIn [[Polynesian mythology]] ([[Maori]]), '''Raa''' is a [[solar deity]] and husband of [[Arohirohi]]
158Raka MaomaoIn [[Polynesian mythology]], '''Raka Maomao''' is the god of [[wind]], equivalent to [[La'a Maomao]]
101Rongo-MaiIn [[Polynesian mythology]], '''Rongo-Mai''' is the god of [[whale]]s and [[comet]]s. {{msg:stub}}
174RouaIn [[Polynesian mythology]] (specifically: [[Society Islands]]), '''Roua''' is the father of [[Fati]
189Rua TapuIn [[Polynesian mythology]] (specifically: [[Maori]]), '''Rua Tapu''' is the father of [[Hua]]. He
174Sava (mythology)In [[Polynesian mythology]] (specifically: [[Samoa]]), '''Sava''' and his sister, [[I'i]], were the
102SavaliIn [[Polynesian mythology]] ([[Samoa]]), '''Savali''' is the messenger of [[Tagaloa]]. {{msg:stub}}

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137TahekeroaIn [[Polynesian mythology]], '''Tahekeroa''' is the land of the spirits, located deep within the cen
118Tahiti TokerauIn [[Polynesian mythology]], '''Tahiti Tokerau''' was kidnapped by [[Puna]], who was then killed by
153TairiIn [[Polynesian mythology]] ([[Maori]]), '''Tairi''' is the father of [[Nganaoa]], who rescued Tairi
125Tamapo'uli'alamafoaIn the [[Polynesian mythology]] of the [[Tonga]]n island of 'Ata, '''Tamapo'uli'alamafoa''' ...
177TangotangoIn [[Polynesian mythology]], '''Tangotango''' is a woman who had intercourse with [[Tawhaki]] and wa
139TaonouiIn [[Polynesian mythology]] (specifically: [[Society Islands]]), '''Taonoui''' is the mother of [[Fa
146Tara (Polynesian goddess)'''Tara''' is a beautiful sea goddess in [[Polynesian mythology]]. {{stub}} [[Category:Polynesian g
174Taringa NuiIn [[Polynesian mythology]], the '''Taringa Nui''' ("big [[ear]]s") were [[wood]]en statues which sa
137Te Toi-o-nga-RangiIn [[Polynesian mythology]], '''Te Toi-o-nga-Rangi''' is the highest of the twelve [[heaven]]s and t
92TeleIn [[Polynesian mythology]] ([[Samoa]]), '''Tele''' is the first man who lived in [[Upolu]].
104TevakeIn [[Polynesian mythology]], the '''Tevake''' are spirits symbolized by the [[gannet]]. {{msg:stub
98TikokuraIn [[Polynesian mythology]], '''Tikokura''' ("storm wave") is a huge, violent god. {{msg:stub}}
96TipuaIn [[Polynesian mythology]] ([[Maori]]), the '''Tipua''' are a type of shapechanging [[demon]]s.

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179Tonga-HitiIn [[Polynesian mythology]], '''Tonga-Hiti''' is a [[Ponaturi]] and one of the few survivors of the
101ToniwhaIn [[Polynesian mythology]] ([[Maori]]), '''Toniwha''' is a god who protects fresh [[water]] sources
143Tu-MeaIn [[Polynesian mythology]] (specifically: [[Marquesas Islands]]), '''Tu-Mea''' is a son of [[Atea]]
96Tu-Te-WehiwehiIn [[Polynesian mythology]] ([[Maori]]), '''Tu-Te-Wehiwehi''' is the father of all [[reptile]]s.
156Tua-Uo-LoaIn [[Polynesian mythology]], '''Tua-Uo-Loa''' is the south [[wind]] and the first wind that [[Maui (
111TumuitearetokaIn [[Polynesian mythology]], '''Tumuitearetoka''' is the king of the [[shark]]s, who could not catch
96TurehuIn [[Polynesian mythology]], the '''Turehu''' are a race of blonde [[Menehune]]. {{msg:stub}}

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84UekeraIn [[Polynesian mythology]], '''Uekera''' is a [[tree]] that reaches to the heavens.
105UiraIn [[Polynesian mythology]], '''Uira''' is a god of [[lightning]]. Alternative: Kanapu {{msg:stub}
77UlupokaIn [[Polynesian mythology]], '''Ulupoka''' is the god of evil and [[demon]]s.
103UpoluIn [[Polynesian mythology]] ([[Samoa]]), '''Upolu''' is the first woman on the island of the same na
103Uranga-o-Te-RaIn [[Polynesian mythology]] ([[Maori]]), '''Uranga-o-Te-Ra''' is the [[underworld]], ruled by [[Rohe

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116VaitereIn [[Polynesian mythology]], '''Vaitere''' is the father of [[Ina]]. Alternative: Vaitakere ("full
130VituIn [[Polynesian mythology]] ([[Samoa]]), '''Vitu''' was the first woman to live on [[Fiji]], as well
86Wahie LoaIn [[Polynesian mythology]], '''Wahie Loa''' ("long branch") is the god of [[comet]]s.
161WahieroaIn [[Polynesian mythology]], '''Wahieroa''' is a son of [[Tawhaki]]; he had his head bit off by a
92WhatuIn [[Polynesian mythology]] ([[Maori]]), '''Whatu''' is the god of [[hail]]. {{msg:stub}}
70Where-AoIn [[Polynesian mythology]], '''Where-Ao''' is an ancient creator god.