Tuna (Polynesian mythology)

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In Polynesian mythology, Tuna is the god of eels who was sentenced to be executed (by the Upolo) after trying to rape Sina (who had grown him in a jar). He asked that his severed head be buried in the sand and from it, the first coconut palm grew.

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"Tuna." Encyclopedia Mythica. 2007. Encyclopedia Mythica Online. 01 Mar. 2007 <http://www.pantheon.org/articles/t/tuna.html>.