TINANDI THAMBONGA
Fijian Fishing Goddess
The mother of all turtles
On the island of Kanava at Tavuki Bay women possess the secret of singing to call her. Only when she appears is it permitted for fishermen to catch turtles, who will almost surrender to the chanting.
This mysterious ritual has been photographed and the ‘Mother’ is clearly a very large turtle indeed.
Tinandi Thambonga Facts and Figures
Name: Tinandi Thambonga
Pronunciation: Coming soon
Alternative names:
Gender: Female
Type: Goddess
Area or people: Fiji in Melanesia
Celebration or Feast Day: Unknown at present
Role:
In charge of: Fishing
Area of expertise: Fishing
Good/Evil Rating: NEUTRAL, may not care
Popularity index: 3774
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Article last revised on April 30, 2019 by the Godchecker data dwarves.
Editors: Peter J. Allen, Chas Saunders
References: Coming soon.