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Fishing Up Fais Island

In short: Discover how the island of Fais rises from the sea in a tradition from Yap, Micronesia.

Fishing Up Fais Island · A hook pulls an island from the sea FAIRY TALE ATLAS · № 168 Fishing Up Fais Island Discover how the island of Fais rises from the sea in a tradition from Yap, Micronesia. Origin An oral tradition associated with Fais and Ulithi in Yap State, Federated States of Micronesia. 1896 dates the printed account. 2020 is the display date for the digitized audio. Atlas record 1896 First appearance Exact date unknown SIGNATURE MOTIF A hook pulls an island from the sea Reach¹ 1/10 Suggested age² 8+ Member rating No votes yet 2 records · 1 countries or regions blackhorsestories.com

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Origin and tradition

An oral tradition associated with Fais and Ulithi in Yap State, Federated States of Micronesia. 1896 dates the printed account. 2020 is the display date for the digitized audio.

In Ratzel’s account, three brothers go fishing. The hook brings up taro and other plants before it catches Fais itself. The hook still matters after the island reaches the surface. The story ties keeping it safe to the island staying above water.

Dated records and sources

  1. 1896 · Fais, Yap State
    Friedrich Ratzel · The History of Mankind · vol. 1, p. 312 · Published collection
  2. 2020 · Fais, Yap State
    V6AI Radio · Story of How Fais Island Formed, Yap · Digital Pasifik display date

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