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 …

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 …

From the legendary Telesa of Samoa, the fire gods of the Pacific, ancient shaman guardians from the Solomon Islands, and the pan Polynesian goddess of the moon - these contemporary …

Jun 19, 2017 · Some of the stories Samoans tell often are about the Twelve Sisters, the Teine Sa. Neither human nor God, but exquisitely beautiful and cruel spirits. They are very jealous of …

In Samoa, they cover their mirrors at night time. Some believe that if you wake up and look into a mirror, you will see a shadow over the top of your reflection and it is a demon looking into...

Teine Sā is a series of stories of modern day issues impacting Pacific women who look to the atua of the past for guidance. Teine Sā are the ancient spirit women, with the ability to bless and …

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 …

Jul 28, 2017 · When Leila moves to Samoa, all she wants is a family, a place to belong. Instead she discovers the local ancient myths of the telesa spirit women are more than just scary …

May 26, 2023 · "The Teine Sā are a group of aitu or spirits who guard the villages of Sāmoa. They curse and possess those who offend them." Meet Kegisa Peata, a 26-year-old Sāmoan …

May 20, 2021 · In Sāmoan mythology, teine sā are beautiful spirit women who fiercely protect their local village or area. The series explores the nature of these beings and their role as …