Protoform: TUPUQA.A [PN] Supernatural being, demon
| Description: | Supernatural being, demon |
|---|---|
| Reconstruction: | Reconstructs to PN: Polynesian |
| Notes: | *4 POC *tubuq-a(9) 'body, substance' (LPO V:80) |
Pollex entries:
| Language | Reflex | Description | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anuta | Tupua | Spirit. A spirit which was never a human being (Fbg). | (Yen) |
| East Futuna | Tupuʔa | Stars marking months of year | (Gzl) |
| Emae | Tupua | God | (Cpl) |
| Fijian | Tupua | Spirit or ghost (Hocart 1915:631) | (Cpl) |
| Hawaiian | Kupua | Supernatural being, being with magic powers | (Pki) |
| Ifira-Mele | Jipua | A type of supernatural creature (not harmful) that may visit people in their sleep | (Clk) |
| Kapingamarangi | Dubua | Jealousy, jealous Uncertain Semantic Connection | (Lbr) |
| Luangiua | Kipua | Devil; giant | (Smd) |
| Luangiua | Kipua | Spirit of the dead; devil | (Hbn) |
| Mangareva | Tupua | Demon, monster (I); sage, chief. Principal, chef; savant, maître d'un art, instituteur; grand tortue; être très gros, large, épais (se dit des hommes et des choses) (Rch). | (Jnu) |
| Marquesas | Tupua | Wizard | (???) |
| Marquesas | Tubúa | An image | (Crk) |
| Marquesas | ʔEnana/ʔenata tupu/tupua | Prestidigitateur | (Chf) |
| Moriori | Tchupuu | Monster, object of dread | (Shd) |
| New Zealand Maori | Tupua | Goblin, demon, one versed in magic | (Wms) |
| New Zealand Maori | Tipua | Goblin, demon, one versed in magic | (Wms) |
| Nguna | Na/tupua/ | Spirit | (Stz) |
| Niue | Tupua | Giant, legendary creature, monster, ogre; ancient god; idol; cactus plant | (Sph) |
| Nukumanu | Tipua | Spirit | (Fbg) |
| Nukumanu | Tipua | Demon | (Trt) |
| Nukuoro | Dubua | Person of extraordinary ability | (Crl) |
| Penrhyn | Tupu/tupua/ | Ghost, spirit | (Sta) |
| Pukapuka | Tupua | A demon, ogre ; creature, monster | (Mta) |
| Rarotongan | Tupua(a) | Goblin, monster, demon | (Bse) |
| Rennellese | -Tupuʔa | Element occurring in names of two gods | (Ebt) |
| Rotuman | Tupuʔa | Image, stature, idol, doll; star or constellation (especially as a point for steering by; point of the compass Problematic | (Cwd) |
| Samoan | Tupua | Idol , image | (Prt) |
| Sikaiana | Tupua | A supernatural spirit. Unlike aitu, tupua are not dead humans who have become supernatural, but have always been supernatural beings. They are often associated with specific place names either ashore or along the reef. They assisted aitu mate in their endeavors. | (Dnr) |
| Tahitian | Tupua | A charmer, one that could defend himself against the arts of a sorcerer | (Dvs) |
| Takuu | Tipua | Category of visible spirit having no personal name, inhabiting the area east of the houses on Nukutoa Island | (Mle) |
| Tikopia | Tupua | Spirit | (Fth) |
| Tokelau | Tupua | Idol; guardian spirit | (Sma) |
| Tongan | Tupuʔa | Ancient, venerable | (Cwd) |
| Tuamotu | Tupuua | Supernatural being | (Stn) |
| Tuvalu | Tupua | God; pre-christian wooden gods | (Rby) |
| Vaeakau-Taumako | A/tupua | Spirit | (Ray) |
| Vaeakau-Taumako | Tupua | Creator | (Hvn) |
| West Futuna | Tupua | Image, idol, sign | (Dty) |
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