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Ngendei (mythology)

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In the mythology of Fiji, Ngendei is a fertility god who taught humanity the use of fire.[1][note 1]

See also

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  • Degei, a Fijian deity described in a very similar way

Notes

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  1. ^ Named as "Ngendi" in Pears Encyclopaedia.

References

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  1. ^ Savill, Sheila (1978). Pears Encyclopaedia of Myths and Legends: Chapter 7. Oceania and Australia. Chapter 8. The Americas. Pelham. p. 98. ISBN 978-0-7207-1050-2.