bariaua

Shy, harmless spirits who inhabit old tree trunks. They are afraid of being seen by humans and quickly run away when encountered. The bariaua may borrow a boat from villagers since they are unable to make one themselves.

References

Source

  • Leach, Maria, ed. (1984). Funk & Wagnalls Standard Dictionary of Folklore, Mythology, and Legend. New York: HarperCollins.