Mafui'e

In Polynesian mythology (specifically Samoa), Mafui'e is the god of earthquakes.

Mafui'e was the keeper of fire. Ti'i Ti'i (a demi god) won the fire from Mafui'e in a battle and thus fire was brought to the people of Samoa.

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