Tafahi, 1977-09

Stories and accounts of Tafahi, told by various speakers in conversation with Thomas Riddle. Recorded in Tafahi, Tonga, in September 1977.

Contents:

1. Mosese Faka'osi, with introduction by Thomas Riddle. - The story of Seketo'a (a man who turns into a fish, very popular story). - The story of the Fatu's (a group of rocks named after a family). - The story of Pakofeloa, Masila, and Tala'au and the different rock mounds and caves in Tafahi (three shipwrecked sailors who met a sad fate in Tafahi). - The story of Vīvī and the various stone walls in Tafahi (Vīvī built the stone walls). - Talk about papaya (pawpaw) and mango.

2. Pauteni Sioeli, with introduction by Thomas Riddle. - The story of Mafulufulu (Mafulufulu was a proud warrior). - The story of Vaka Faka'osi (Vaka Faka'osi was a chief of Tafahi). - The story of the epidemic sickness. - Pauteni the poet (a funny love poem). - The story of Maui. - Pauteni the poet continued. - The story of Seketo'a. - The story of Fanueli (Fanueli was a spook and a former sailor in Tafahi). - Talk about the devil. - Days gone by in Tafahi. - The story of the Fatu's.