Tupūa (disambiguation)

1. Tupūa
   One of the original creator gods of Tuamotuan mythology. He is said to have been the first sorcerer.
2. Tupua
   A word to designate the deified spirits of chiefs who are supposed to well in Pulotu, the Samoan underworld.
3. Tupua
   On Futuna, the name of a star god.
4. tupua
   The name for a goblin, a fairy, a monster, a demon.
   In: Māori mythology
5. Tupua
   A child of Rangi and Papa-tū-a-nuku. He and the other descendants of Rangi were taken and lifted up to become eyes for heaven.
   In: Māori mythology
6. tupua
   On Tahiti, a charmer; one that could defend himself against the arts of a sorcerer.

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