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In Polynesian mythology, the Aitu are a group of lesser gods, many being patrons of specific villages and familes. They often take the form of plants or animals, and are often more cruel than other gods.

Alternative: Atua (Marquesas Islands), Nuku-mai-Tore ("people from the other world")

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