Location
TONGA
Publisher
Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme (SPREP)
Publication Year:
1994
Publication Place
Apia, Western Samoa
Physical Description:
58p,;29cm
Call Number
SOC
Material Type
Language
English
Record ID:
20620
Legacy PEIN ID:
60543
General Notes
The history of the creation of Tonga is one of the most delightful myths ever told. The Maui brothers, Maui Kisikisi and Maui 'Atalanga both fishermen, were offered a fishing hook (Tonga Fusifonua) by the chief of the sky ( Mo'ungamotu'a). Tongatapu Island was their first landed catch, followed by the rest of the islands of Tonga. (2 copies)
ISBN:
982-04-0109-7
Subject Heading(s)
Natural Resources - Tonga - Traditional practices
Location
TONGA
Publisher
Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme (SPREP)
Publication Year:
1994
Publication Place
Apia, Western Samoa
Physical Description:
58p,;29cm
Call Number
SOC
Material Type
Language
English
Record ID:
20620
Legacy PEIN ID:
60543
General Notes
The history of the creation of Tonga is one of the most delightful myths ever told. The Maui brothers, Maui Kisikisi and Maui 'Atalanga both fishermen, were offered a fishing hook (Tonga Fusifonua) by the chief of the sky ( Mo'ungamotu'a). Tongatapu Island was their first landed catch, followed by the rest of the islands of Tonga. (2 copies)
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Record Modified: 06-Nov-2025
