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Atanua

In Polynesian mythology (specifically: Marquesas Islands), Atanua is the goddess of the dawn and wife of Atea (Atea and Atanua emerged from Tanaoa, Atea first, who then made space for Atanua). Their son is the first man, Tu-Mea.

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