In the making of 'Teine Sa' one of the inspirations behind an inspiration for the fictional character of 'Ahi', was the seminal work of Lisa Reihana and her 'Digital Marae' series of atua.

The protectors of the Vā, the conduits of female power of the Pacific and the guardians of the fanua..the Teine Sā are here. 5 stories of the Pacific goddesses who have become famous in different ways across Moana cultures.

The protectors of the Vā, the conduits of female power of the Pacific and the guardians of the fanua ... the Teine Sā are here. 5 stories of the Pacific goddesses who have become famous in...

5 stories of the Pacific goddesses who have become famous in different ways across Moana cultures. The full feature anthology of 'Teine Sā - the Ancient ones' is upon us. Come into the world of the ancient ones - the spirit women who are the link between this world and the unseen.

Apr 15, 2022 · Once seen as protectors, Sāmoa’s spirit women, Teine Sā, were considered powerful female deities. But with colonisation and the arrival of missionaries, their reputation took a turn and also changed how women were viewed in Sāmoan society.

May 20, 2021 · Ancient Indigenous Pacific deities, and their role in the lives of Pacific people, are the subject of Teine Sā: The Ancient Ones, a five-episode anthology brought to the screen by a...

From the notorious Samoan goddess Telesa, to the Hiama of the Solomon Islands, these tales of the unexpected take unexpected twists on age-old stories. Told by five different Moana writers and directors, this 'new voices' project was created to support authentic Pacific stories on screen.

The stories of our Moana atua are a focal point of the 'Teine Sa' series, which looks at some hard hitting contemporary issues for Pacific women, and how ancient deities of the past are invoked to deal with these situations.

Teine Sā were known for their sexuality and jealousy — they seduced young men and became envious of beautiful girls with long flowing hair. If you walked around with red hibiscus behind your ear, maybe red lipstick, even red painted nails, you might attract their jealous wrath.

Teine Sā are the ancient spirit women, with the ability to bless and curse in equal measure. From the notorious goddess Telesa to the Hiama of the Solomon Islands, these tales of the...