Micronesian TalesPacific Island Mythology
The Breadfruit Tree
A mother sacrifices her life to become the first breadfruit tree, saving her children from famine.
SoukachauThe Children of Chuuk
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Micronesian TalesPacific Island Mythology
The Turtle and the Shark
Two neglected women find eternal freedom by transforming into a turtle and a shark in the deep sea.
FonueaSalani
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Melanesian TalesPacific Island Mythology
The Spirit of the Volcano
A reckless hunter learns to respect the fiery power of the mountain spirit after a narrow escape.
Kalo the HunterThe Spirit of the Volcano
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Melanesian TalesPacific Island Mythology
How Fire Came to the Islands
A clever hero tricks an ancient fire-keeper to bring the gift of flame to the islands.
The HeroThe Old Fire-Keeper
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Fijian TalesPacific Island Mythology
The Shark God
The fierce shark god Dakuwaqa meets his match and becomes a legendary protector of the Fijian people.
Dakuwaqa (The Shark God)The Octopus Guardian
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Fijian TalesPacific Island Mythology
Dakuwaqa the Shark
A hubristic shark god learns humility and becomes a legendary protector of the Fijian islands.
DakuwaqaThe Giant Octopus Guardian
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Papua New GuineaPacific Island Mythology
The Cassowary and the Crocodile
A legendary rivalry explains why the cassowary stalks the forest and the crocodile rules the water.
CassowaryCrocodile
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Papua New GuineaPacific Island Mythology
The Origin of Sago
A selfless ancestor transforms into the sago palm to save his tribe from starvation.
The Old ManThe Sons
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