Tag: myths
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Where Did Tongans Come From?
Tonga emerged from the sea from a pair of volcanic chains from Australian and Pacific tectonic plates as some of these volcanoes rose above sea level. Some of these volcanoes below the surface provided a place where coral reefs would grow and later rise up forming limestone islands. The largest of these islands is Tongatapu.…
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Muni: The Tongan Hercules
When I began researching Tongan folktales, it was hard to pick which ones to write about. Muni was one folktale I almost chose, and I would like to write about it today. As with all folktales, there is more than one version. The tales of Muni-matamahe were popular as his adventures remind the audience of…