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Cook Islands mythology comprises historical myths, legends, and folklore passed down by the ancient Cook Islanders over many generations. Many of the Cook Islands legends were recited through ancient songs and chants. [ 1 ]
A basalt stone relief depicting Avatea in Rarotonga, Cook Islands. In Cook Islands mythology, Avatea (also known as Vatea; meaning 'noon' or 'light') [1] [2] was a lunar deity and the father of gods and men in Mangaian myth of origin. His eyes were thought to be the Sun and the Moon; [3] he was also known as the god of light. [4]
Cook Islands mythology has commonality with Polynesian myths and legends. Avaiki is known as the land of the gods and ancestors. Prominent figures include Avatea , Ina , Marama , Nganaoa , Papa , Rongo , Tangaroa , Vaitakere , Varima te takere , and Vatea .
On the island of Rarotonga, the physical landscape was heavily tied to religion, with all marae (sacred buildings) constructed oriented towards Ara Metua, the ancient road around the island. [4] Cook Islands mythology included Avaiki, the ancestral homeland and land of the gods; heroes such as Nganaoa; and gods & goddesses including Avatea, Ina ...
Pages in category "Cook Islands mythology" The following 10 pages are in this category, out of 10 total. This list may not reflect recent changes. ...
On several island groups, including New Zealand and the Marquesas, the term has been recorded as associated with the mythical underworld and death. [3] William Wyatt Gill wrote at length in the nineteenth century recounting the legends about ʻAvaiki as the underworld or Hades of Mangaia in the Cook Islands. [4]
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In Cook Islands mythology, Raka (Trouble) was the god of winds and storms.He was the fifth child of the Great Mother, Vari.Raka found a congenial home in Moana-Irakau (Deep ocean).