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Halevao

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In Niuean mythology, Halevao is one of the gods of the island. He is cited in the book History and Traditions of Niue as a "god of the peka", peka being the flying fox. According to the mythology of the island, Halevao and Tamalafafa the pigeon came from a grave to "fly along the way of Nuku-tapa and Oloolo, which is a burnt forest; and they descended to the cliffs and the top of the cliffs on the coast".

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Halevao Wikipedia