Tilalofonua

In Niuean mythology, Tilalofonua is a flying rat and one of the gods of the island.^[1]

Tilalofonua cited in the book History and Traditions of Niue as "god of the kuma",^[2] the kuma being the rat and bird of the heavens. According to myth, Tilalofonua was said to have begged Halevao (peka/flying fox) for some wings, but to no avail. Tilalofonua prayed for a long time and was eventually granted them by Halevao after demonstrating his love. Halevao said "Come then. That I may give you my wings that you may have a short trial of them".^[3]

References

^ Craig, Robert D. (1 January 1989). Dictionary of Polynesian Mythology. Greenwood Publishing Group. p. 282. ISBN 978-0-313-25890-9.
^ Loeb, Edwin Meyer (1926). History and Traditions of Niue. The Museum. p. 163.
^ Smith, S (1993). Niue The Island And Its People. [email protected]. p. 103. GGKEY:1ZG5T864FZB.

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[Craig1989-1] Craig, Robert D. (1 January 1989). Dictionary of Polynesian Mythology. Greenwood Publishing Group. p. 282. ISBN 978-0-313-25890-9.

[Loeb1926-2] Loeb, Edwin Meyer (1926). History and Traditions of Niue. The Museum. p. 163.

[Smith1993-3] Smith, S (1993). Niue The Island And Its People. [email protected]. p. 103. GGKEY:1ZG5T864FZB.

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v t e Niuean mythology
Five principal gods (tupua)	Fao Fakahoko Huanaki Lage-iki Lagi-atea
Other	Atelapa Halapouli Halevao Haliua Hokohoko Tamalafafa Tihatala Tilalofonua Tolioatua