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The Birth of the Sacred Tree in Samoan Mythology

August 4, 2025
Long ago, in a time when the gods still walked the earth and the sacred spirits of nature whispered in every breeze and tree, a girl named Sina lived in the heart of Samoa. She was graceful like the waves and kind as the ocean rain. Her village loved her dearly, but none more than a mysterious stranger who came

The Flying Turtles – A Samoan Folktale About Unity

In ancient Samoa, there were two rival villages—one in the mountains, one by the sea. They were once allies but had grown apart, quarreling over trade and territory. In the sea village, a pair of turtles were born—siblings with golden shells. They were gentle, curious, and wise. As they swam

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