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Encyclopedia > Burotu

In Polynesian mythology (specifically: Fiji), Burotu is the paradise-underworld. Newly-dead souls are judged by Degei, and a few go to Burotu. The rest go to Murimuria.




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Burotu (68 words)
The Fijian island of eternal life and joy, where the souls of the departed will rest in the cool shade.
The souls are first interrogated by Degei, the serpent god, and only a few are allowed to go to Burotu; most go to Murimuria and the cold and misty Land of the Dead.
Article "Burotu" created on 29 April 1997; last modified on 21 July 1997 (Revision 2).
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