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In the mythology of Kiribati, Auriaria is a red-haired giant chieftainTemplate:Cn and demigod from Samoa.<ref>Template:Cite book</ref>

According to legend, Auriaria fell in love with the beautiful red-haired woman, Nei Tituaabine, but had no children. She died, and from her grave grew three trees: a coconut from her head, a pandanus from her heels and an almond from her navel. She became a tree goddess.Template:Cn

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