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Everything Moana 2 Borrows From Actual Hawaiian Mythology

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Story by Ashley Turner

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Disney's 'Moana' franchise beautifully weaves Polynesian mythology into its magical tales, revealing a rich cultural heritage that inspired the films' enchanting stories.

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In Tongan culture, the demigod Maui is seen as a 'working-class hero who was for the people,' in contrast to Disney's portrayal of him as a charismatic showman.
The real-life story of Polynesian wayfinding goes beyond the films' depiction, as ancient navigators developed sophisticated techniques using celestial bodies, ocean swells, and bird behavior to traverse vast distances, with deep spiritual significance.

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Maui, Su'a Sulu'ape Toetu'u, Kalehua Krug, Dionne Fonoti, Su'a Sulu'ape Pili Mo'o, Disney Animation Studios, National Geographic, Moana, Moana 2

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