Mafuiʻe

In Samoan mythology, Mafuiʻe is the god of earthquakes.^[1] He dwells in the volcanic regions below the Earth, and has only one arm.^[1]

Mafuiʻe was also the keeper of fire. Tiʻitiʻi, a demigod, won the fire from him in a battle, thus introducing fire to the people of Samoa.^[2]

Samoan mythology deeply influences cultural practices, with Mafuiʻe representing strength, balance, and ancestral wisdom. His legacy lives on in ceremonies, art, and oral storytelling, helping preserve Samoan heritage across generations. The famous story of Mafuiʻe and Tiʻitiʻi, where fire is given to the people, highlights bravery and continues to shape how Samoans understand natural forces and their cultural identity.^[3]

References

^ ^a ^b John B. Stair (1983). Old Samoa. Papakura: R. McMillan. p. 238. Retrieved 10 December 2020 – via NZETC.
^ John B. Stair (1896). "JOTTINGS ON THE MYTHOLOGY AND SPIRIT-LORE OF OLD SAMOA". Journal of the Polynesian Society. 5 (1): 56-57. Retrieved 10 December 2020.
^ Thiamwong, L (2018-11-01). "The Nak'azdli Whu'ten is a First Nations community located in northern British Columbia Canada. They have prioritized support for the mental health and wellbeing of their Elders and were keen to strengthen intergenerational linkages in the community to preserve cultural wisdom held by the elders for future generations. We co-created a digital storytelling workshop using technology to facilitate knowledge-sharing between Elders and youths. This pilot 10 session workshop involved all grade 6 and 7 students at a First Nations school and 20 First Nations Elders. Students recorded the Elders who orally shared stories and then added imagery and sounds to capture their understandings and create a digital story. The workshop was led by elders. Our project demonstrates one way to document oral histories while simultaneously building intergenerational relationships. We will discuss how this project successfully fostered intergenerational relationships, helped preserve cultural identity, and reduced social isolation of First Nations Elders". Innovation in Aging. 2 (suppl_1): 371–371. doi:10.1093/geroni/igy023.1375. ISSN 2399-5300. PMC 6228190.

This article relating to a myth or legend from Oceania is a stub. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it.

[Stair1983-1] John B. Stair (1983). Old Samoa. Papakura: R. McMillan. p. 238. Retrieved 10 December 2020 – via NZETC.

[2] John B. Stair (1896). "JOTTINGS ON THE MYTHOLOGY AND SPIRIT-LORE OF OLD SAMOA". Journal of the Polynesian Society. 5 (1): 56-57. Retrieved 10 December 2020.

[3] Thiamwong, L (2018-11-01). "The Nak'azdli Whu'ten is a First Nations community located in northern British Columbia Canada. They have prioritized support for the mental health and wellbeing of their Elders and were keen to strengthen intergenerational linkages in the community to preserve cultural wisdom held by the elders for future generations. We co-created a digital storytelling workshop using technology to facilitate knowledge-sharing between Elders and youths. This pilot 10 session workshop involved all grade 6 and 7 students at a First Nations school and 20 First Nations Elders. Students recorded the Elders who orally shared stories and then added imagery and sounds to capture their understandings and create a digital story. The workshop was led by elders. Our project demonstrates one way to document oral histories while simultaneously building intergenerational relationships. We will discuss how this project successfully fostered intergenerational relationships, helped preserve cultural identity, and reduced social isolation of First Nations Elders". Innovation in Aging. 2 (suppl_1): 371–371. doi:10.1093/geroni/igy023.1375. ISSN 2399-5300. PMC 6228190.

[1]

[2]

[3]

See also

References