Ti'i - Ancestor Stone Figure

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In Polynesia, the origins of Mankind are deeply intertwined with the universe of the divine. From the Marquesas to Tahiti, the term "Ti'i" refers specifically to a hero, a being who is half human and half god, responsible for giving birth to the first humans. As a symbol of supernatural powers, these legendary beings were often depicted as having a body that was both strong and enduring, with sculptures left behind on ancient ceremonial sites known as marae.