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Auahi-Turoa

In Polynesian mythology, Auahi-Turoa is the son of Tama Nui-Te-Ra. He married Mahu-ike and had five sons, each named after a finger. They were (called collectively Manawa): Koiti[?] ("little finger"), Konui[?] ("thumb"), Koroa[?] ("index finger"), Manawa ("ring finger"), Mapere[?] ("middle finger").

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