Fagaloa is located on the north eastern coast of Upolu island in Samoa . The area is a significant region of conservation and culture. The bay is situated within the political district of Va'a-o-Fonoti and is ruled by Alii Sili Title of the Mata'utia Family line in Lona.
16-609: The distinctive features of the Fagaloa area portrays some of the most interesting myths and legends in Samoan mythology which are considered invaluable and relevant to the peoples' cultural lifestyle. The King of Tonga, the Tui Toga ( Tu'i Tonga in Tongan), took Sinavaituu, daughter of Tuifiti and Sinasamoa, to wife. They begot Tuitoga-Faisautele. Faisautele married Painuulasi and begot Ulualofaiga and
32-462: A girl named Vaetoifaga. Utufanu-nutunutu who was an adherent of the High Chief and sovereign of A'ana (Tui A'ana) Tamalelagi went to Tonga and induced Vaetoifaga to come to Samoa. He told her that Samoa, her mother's home, was a very beautiful country and different to anything that she had seen. He told her of the wonderful Vai-mata-iva (water pool with nine eyes.) and of the magnetic stone which rises in
48-399: Is also the site of the entry into Pulotu , the spirit world. She also is regarded as a peace bringer, having brought peace to Savai'i through winning the wars between the two regions of the island. Tilafaiga is the mother of Nafanua. Nafanua's father, Saveasi'uleo , was the god of Pulotu. Another well-known legend tells of two sisters, Tilafaiga, the mother of Nafanua, and Taema , bringing
64-794: The Heavens/Skies) is generally accepted as the supreme ruler, the creator of the universe, the chief of all gods and the progenitor of other gods. Tagaloa Lagi dwelt in space and made the Heavens the sky, the land, the seas, the fresh water, the trees and the people. Samoans believed Tagaloa created nine heavens. Tagaloa's role as paramount deity in the Samoa pantheon bears similarities to the position of Ta'aroa in Tahiti and Io Matua Kore in New Zealand. The arrival of missionaries and Christianity in Samoa from 1830 saw
80-733: The Samoan Lagi gods like Tagaloa replaced by the Christian deity. Or rather, the acceptance of the Christian God, Ieova/Jehovah, by the Samoan people can be seen as an expansion or extension of their spiritual hierarchy, where the god Tagaloa and all the gods beneath him are now seen by the Samoan people as being subject to the dominion of the Judeo-Christian-Islamic God. Otherwise, the still existing traditional family genealogies (which include
96-557: The art of tattooing to Samoa from Fiji. A figure of another legend is Tui Fiti , who resides at Fagamalo village in the village district of Matautu . The village of Falelima is associated with a dreaded spirit deity called, Nifoloa . The Mata o le Alelo 'Eyes of the Demon' freshwater pool from the Polynesian legend Sina and the Eel is situated in the village of Matavai on the northern coast in
112-557: The consent of her brother Ulualofaiga who was in Tonga. When Tui A'ana was convinced that she was determined to adhere to her decision he offered to give to her brother the villages of Vaialua and Nofoalii and down as far as Matatao if she would consent to be his wife. She agreed to these terms and was married. She gave birth to Salamasina who was proclaimed queen of Aana after her father's death. Ulualofaiga came to Samoa in search of his sister and brought with him one hundred war canoes manned by
128-471: The district down to the present day. The geographic area consists of a mountain formation rising out of the sea. At the base of the bay lies the village Ta'elefaga at the mouth of the Malata river. To the east above the villages of Lona and Uafato are several waterfalls by mountain forests. On the western side is Mount Fao with spurs dissolving seaward into cliffs called Utuloa. Further east lies Uafato Bay at
144-615: The eastern base of Malata river which displays spectacular landscape of lush rainforest and waterfalls. Situated at Fagaloa Bay are the villages of Sauano, Saletele, Musumusu , Salimu , Ta'elefaga , Maasina , Lona , Samamea and Uafato . The area Fagaloa Bay - Uafato Tiavea Conservation Zone includes native forests and bird life earmarked for Unesco's world heritage protection. 13°55′44″S 171°32′35″W / 13.929°S 171.543°W / -13.929; -171.543 Samoan mythology Samoan culture tells stories of many different deities. There were deities of
160-430: The forest, the seas, rain, harvest, villages, and war. There were two types of deities, atua , who had non-human origins, and aitu , who were of human origin. Tagaloa was a supreme god who made the islands and the people. Mafuiʻe was the god of earthquakes . There were also a number of war deities. Nafanua , Samoa's warrior goddess hails from the village of Falealupo at the western end of Savai'i island, which
176-610: The gatai ala which means the sea side of the road and was always successful. These victories gave rise to the phrase which is used in all districts “Tulouna a le gatai ala” (meaning “compliments to the party on the seaward side of the road). Ulualofaiga finally reached Fagaloa and there he established his domain. During the war against Samalaulu for the Kingship of Samoa, Fonoti sought the assistance of Ulualofaiga's war fleet. Having defeated Samaluulu and made King of Samoa, King Fonoti ruled from his residence in neighbouring Falefa. In return for
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#1733085802085192-591: The services rendered, King Fonoti granted Ulualofaiga autonomous rulership over the Fagaloa District as well as giving him the village of Amanave in Tutuila. Among the many titles the King gave to those who helped him, he also gave Faleapuna and Fagaloa the title 'Vaa-o-Fonoti' (Fonoti's War Canoe) in recognition of their skilled naval fleets who bested the formidable Manono fleet at sea. These titles and salutations distinguishes
208-459: The slaves of his father Tuitogafaisautele. He arrived at Afagaloa in Savai'i and this town was the home of Sinaletinae. He learned that his sister had become the wife of Tamalelagi and he sailed to Aana to find her. His sister went out into the lagoon at Aana to welcome him and to hand over to him the villages that had been given to him by Tui A'ana. She begged him not to start fighting on her behalf as she
224-470: The village district of Safune . Fetu ("star") is the god of the night. His wife is Ele'ele . Samoan mythology is a variant of a more general Polynesian mythology in the Samoa Islands . This article relating to a myth or legend from Oceania is a stub . You can help Misplaced Pages by expanding it . Tagaloa In Samoan mythology , Tagaloa (also known as Tagaloa-Lagi or Tagaloa, Lagi of
240-400: The water and scrubs the dirt off ones back when bathing. He also told her of the wonderful trees that stood on the banks of this pool and moved as if dancing. Vaitoifaga was captivated by these false stories and came to Samoe. The real reason for bringing her to Samoa was to marry her to Tui A'ana Tamalelagi. When she discovered her position she said she would not agree to marry Tui A'ana without
256-466: Was about to become a mother. He agreed and landed with his men and took possession of the villages. The reunion of Ulualofaiga and Vaetoifaga was referred to as “Sootaga mai” which means reconoilliation as the result of pregnancy. After remaining in Aana for some time, Ulualofaiga proceeded to Fagaloa the home of his ancestors. On his way there he had many fights with opposing districts and he always fought from
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