In Niuean mythology, Tilalofonua is a flying rat and one of the gods of the island.
[1] Tilalofonua cited in the book History and Traditions of Niue as "god of the kuma",[2] the kuma being the rat and bird of the heavens.
According to myth, Tilalofonua was said to have begged Halevao (peka/flying fox) for some wings, but to no avail.
Tilalofonua prayed for a long time and was eventually granted them by Halevao after demonstrating his love.
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