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Eigigu’s Climb to the Moon

In short: Discover the tree, giant shell and moon in Nauru’s legend of Eigigu.

Eigigu’s Climb to the Moon · A tree that grows into the sky FAIRY TALE ATLAS · № 170 Eigigu’s Climb to the Moon Discover the tree, giant shell and moon in Nauru’s legend of Eigigu. Origin Nauruan oral tradition. The dated bulletin attests the Eigigu legend. The full account on the government website is linked in the Skyward climb glossary entry. Atlas record 2023 First appearance Exact date unknown SIGNATURE MOTIF A tree that grows into the sky Reach¹ 1/10 Suggested age² 8+ Member rating No votes yet 1 records · 1 countries or regions blackhorsestories.com

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Origin and tradition

Nauruan oral tradition. The dated bulletin attests the Eigigu legend. The full account on the government website is linked in the Skyward climb glossary entry.

On her way to the beach, Eigigu finds a seed. The tree she waters grows into the sky, and she climbs its branches. A giant shell gives her a hiding place above. In the story published by Nauru’s government, looking up at night is a way to see Eigigu and Maramen, the Moon, again.

Dated records and sources

  1. 2023 · Island of Nauru
    Republic of Nauru · Nauru Bulletin 09 · attestation of the Eigigu legend

Country pages

Fairy Tale Glossary

Origin
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