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Samoan Mythology

3 stories, retold short enough for one lesson.

3 stories

Sina and the EelKindnessThe story illustrates the cycle of life and death, showing how sacrifice can lead to new life that sustains an entire culture.Grades 4–8Level 3

Tagaloa Creates the WorldClevernessAll life is interconnected and divine in origin, reminding us that even the smallest creatures share a sacred bond with the earth and the heavens.Grades 4–8Level 4

The Origin of the CoconutKindnessFrom sacrifice and endings, new life and sustenance can emerge to provide for others.Grades 4–8Level 3