Polynesian Mythology · Character
Tutunui
A pet whale of Tinirau killed by Kae.
minor
First appearance: The Legend of Kae's Theft of the Whale
Tutunui shows up with force in The Legend of Kae's Theft of the Whale. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Tutunui is Tinirau's pet whale, which is killed by Kae after being lent for transport.
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In The Legend of Kae's Theft of the Whale: Tutunui is Tinirau's pet whale, which is killed by Kae after being lent for transport. Its flesh…
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