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Tåga’s Stones on Tinian

In short: Read how the legend of Tåga became tied to the latte stones on Tinian in the Northern Mariana Islands.

Tåga’s Stones on Tinian · A capstone that holds a family memory FAIRY TALE ATLAS · № 173 Tåga’s Stones on Tinian Read how the legend of Tåga became tied to the latte stones on Tinian in the Northern Mariana Islands. Origin A CHamoru landmark legend attached to the House of Tåga on Tinian in the Northern Mariana Islands. The 1957 archaeological publication and 2012 study record the tradition separately. Atlas record 1957 First appearance Exact date unknown SIGNATURE MOTIF A capstone that holds a family memory 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

A CHamoru landmark legend attached to the House of Tåga on Tinian in the Northern Mariana Islands. The 1957 archaeological publication and 2012 study record the tradition separately.

At the House of Tåga, stone supports called latte once carried a building. Stories about Tåga’s extraordinary strength also make them a family memorial. One account places his daughter’s remains inside a hollow capstone. Its shape helps listeners remember what was placed where.

Dated records and sources

  1. 1957 · House of Tåga, Tinian
    Alexander Spoehr · Marianas Prehistory · House of Taga · Published collection
  2. 2012 · House of Tåga, Tinian
    Laguana et al. · Latte in the Mariana Islands · Micronesica 42

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