Mangarevan narrative (or Mangarevan mythology) comprises the legends, historical tales, and sayings of the ancient Mangarevan people. It is considered a variant of a more general Polynesian narrative, developing its own unique character for several centuries before the 1830s. The religion was officially suppressed in the 19th century, and ultimately abandoned by the natives in favor of Roman Catholicism. The Mangarevan term for god was Etua.
Prominent figures and terms in Mangarevan narrative Tu, principal god Atu-motua Atu-moana Atea-Tangaroa Maui, among the principal gods Tagaroa, among the principal gods Tangaroa-Hurupapa, probably synonymous with Tagaroa Oro, among the principal gods Tairi Mamaru Ari Rogo, rain deity Toa-miru, goddess of childbirth Hina, a savage goddess Raka, god of the winds Huruamanu and Paparigakura mentioned as kindly gods living at Hapai Rao and Tupo were gods of turmeric Toa-hakanorenore, goddess incarnate in an eel Toa-huehuekaha, goddess appearing in soiled clothing Rekareka, god of pleasure Ru-te-ragi, god of the stars Makuputu, the god of the souls of deceased mortals Haumea, consort of Tagaroa Tiki, The first man Mauike, fire goddess Poaru, the underworld Po-porutu and pouaru, the heaven of happiness Po-garepurepu and po-kine, the heaven of darkness, of fear and dread
See also Polynesian narrative Ghosts in Polynesian culture
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