sites
- taotaomona-our early ancestors of the land (guam)guam.org.gu/hemplo/taotaomona.html
- http://www.guampedia.com/puntan-and-fuuna-gods-of-creation/
- http://guam.org.gu/hemplo/taotaomo.html
- https://www.guam.net/pub/edu/upi/legends.html
legend of two lovers point
- one was from a high family the other a small chamorru tribe
- fell in love at two lovers point
- there love were forbbiden
- the died together bonding there love forever ("legend of two lovers point")
The Legend of the Taotaomona
- the souls of our ancestors
- haunts the jungles of guam
- have to show them great respect
The Leap of Rota
- son of the high chief masala
- can accomplish great feats of strength
- His fathers pride got in the way
- The boy was loved by many
Sirena the Mermaid
- The story takes place in Agana Guam
- Her mom wants Sirena to be a good wife
- She wants to be in the water
- Until one day her wish came true
Myths and Legends of Guam
- Sirena the Mermaid
- The leap of rota
- The legend of the tataomona
- Two lovers Point
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Modern Day comparisons
- Today Guam is dominated by the belief of God and Jesus Christ
- There are still beliefs of puntan and fuuna today but not very strong
- only the elders of the island can really tell the story with detail ("puntan and fuuna gods of creation")
Puntan and Fuuna
- the brother and sister of creation
- Puntan gave his life to create the world
- Fuuna did the same with her body ("puntan and fuuna gods of creation")
Guam Myths and Legends
Political Structure
- The island was separated into different tribes throught guam
- The island only had one High chief
- Daily life of the chamorru's
- How everything was created
- Political structure
- Modern day comparisons
Daily life
- Strong beliefs in the god and goddess puntan and funnas ("puntan and fuun'a gods of creation")
- Kids were taught at an early age about the legends of the island.
- Parents were supposed to raise there kids to be exceptional and be good at there craft.