User:ChanelHH/Kai-n-Tiku-Aba

Grimble, A. (1922). Myths from the Gilbert Islands on JSTOR. Folklore, 91. https://doi.org/1255182

Coulter, Charles Russell, and Turner, Patricia. Encyclopedia of Ancient Deities. United States, McFarland, Incorporated, Publishers, 2021.

Tree of Many Branches
=== In Samoan mythology, a sacred tree was known as the "Tree of Many Branches." It grew from the spine of Na Atibu, the father of Na Arean after he passed away. The spine was buried in Samoa, and the Tree Kai-n-tiku-aba grew. This Tree was significant to the people as they believed they descended from it. ===

=== Unfortunately, a man named Koura-Abi intentionally chopped down the Tree, causing significant disruption and violence among the people. They scattered and were left sorrowful. The Tree was also believed to have marked the northern and southern solstices, with its right side being the north solstice (the au-meang) and its left side being the southern solstice (the au-maiaki). === Grimble, A. (1922). Myths from the Gilbert Islands on JSTOR. Folklore, 91. https://doi.org/1255182

Coulter, Charles Russell, and Turner, Patricia. Encyclopedia of Ancient Deities. United States, McFarland, Incorporated, Publishers, 2021.