Auriaria
In the mythology of Kiribati, Auriaria is a red-haired giant chieftain[citation needed] and demigod from Samoa.[1]
According to legend, Auriaria fell in love with the beautiful red-haired woman, Nei Tituaabine, but had no children. She died, and from her grave grew three trees: a coconut from her head, a pandanus from her heels and an almond from her navel. She became a tree goddess.[citation needed]
References
- ↑ Sigrah, Raobeia Ken; King, Stacey M. (2001). Te Rii Ni Banaba. Institute of Pacific Studies, University of the South Pacific. p. 102. ISBN 978-982-02-0322-8.