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Tumu-nui

Tumu-nui is the name of several figures in Tahitan mythology.

This is the name is a major god in the creation myth. There, he and his wife Paparaharaha were responsible for creating the pillars that hold up the sky ( Rumia).

This is also the name of the uncle of the hero Rata. He was king of Tahiti. When he was lost at sea, his nephew Rata became king.

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