Origin

  1. The Disney movie Moana merged a fictional story with Polynesian origin myths to create the film’s plot that tells the story of Moana leading her people back to the water as voyagers
  2. Although Moana is from the fictional island Motunui some 3,000 years ago, the story and culture of Moana is based on the very real heritage and history of Polynesian islands such as Hawaii, Samoa, Tonga, and Tahiti
    3. sun symbol
    "polynesian and samoan sun tatt" by kwanzantora
    is licensed under CC BY 2.0 DEED
  3. In the movie Moana's on a mission to return the heart of Te Fiti, a goddess who created life. Although Te Fiti is a fictional character, she’s inspired by various Polynesian Gods
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    ":Polynesian Cultural Center - Canoe Pageant
    is licensed under CC BY 2.0 DEED
  4. For example, Papatūānuku , the Earth Mother from Maori mythology is a goddess of creation
  5. Overall the orgin of Moana makes the movies more heart touching since it represents the special traditions and belief of polyniesen culture

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