Fāgogo

An oral story account told at night

that Samoan children looked

forward to after

the day’s chores.

Mostly told by older women, the accounts introduced and reinforced key moral principles, lessons, history, and song.

Aue!

A signal to the narrator of your appreciation, also a sign that you are awake and listening.

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The Story of Nonu’s Riddle 

Once upon a time, a clever young man named Nonu lived on the island of ʻUpolu. Nonu was known for being overconfident. He was that guy who never turned down a challenge and always bet "double or nothing," even when the odds were against him.

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