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Fijian mythology refers to the set of beliefs practiced by the indigenous people of the island of [[Fiji]]. Its gods include |
'''Fijian mythology''' refers to the set of beliefs practiced by the indigenous people of the island of [[Fiji]]. Its gods include Degei, a serpent who is the supreme [[god]] of [[Fiji]]. He is the [[Creator deity|creator]] of the (Fijian) world. He [[Divine judgment|judges newly dead souls]] after they pass through one of two caves: [[Cibaciba and Drakulu|Cibaciba or Drakulu]].<ref>John Freese, ''The Philosophy of the Immortality of the Soul and the Resurrection of the Human Body''. Facsimile reprint of 1864 edition. Kessinger Publishing, 2005, ISBN 1-4179-7234-3.</ref> A few he sends to paradise [[Burotu]]. Most others are thrown into a [[lake]], where they will eventually sink to the bottom ([[Murimuria]]) to be [[afterlife|appropriately rewarded or punished]].<ref>T. Williams, J. Calvert, ''Fiji and the Fijians'', Heylin, 1858.</ref> |
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Revision as of 14:56, 21 October 2016
Fijian mythology refers to the set of beliefs practiced by the indigenous people of the island of Fiji. Its gods include Degei, a serpent who is the supreme god of Fiji. He is the creator of the (Fijian) world. He judges newly dead souls after they pass through one of two caves: Cibaciba or Drakulu.[1] A few he sends to paradise Burotu. Most others are thrown into a lake, where they will eventually sink to the bottom (Murimuria) to be appropriately rewarded or punished.[2]