RAPA.
Locality.—South of any island yet named, and isolated.
THE TAHITIAN GROUP.
Synonym.—The Society Islands.
Islands.—Ulietea, Otahá, Bolabola, Huaheine, Tabai, Maurua.
Pantheon.—The Tii Maaraauta=the spirit reaching toward the land. The Tii Maaraatai=the spirit reaching toward the sea. Eatooa=gods in general. Tii Hina, Taaroa (= Tangaloa). Maui Raiatea (the analogue of Bolotoo).
| Terms for | the Tahiti | chiefs—Eree, or Tiara. |
| " | " | councillors—Manahounis. |
| " | " | lower classes—Toutous. |
PAUMOTU.
Meaning.—Cloud of islands.
Synonym.—The Low Islands. Dangerous Archipelago.