An Account of Samoan History up to 1918
The Points of the Compass. — O itu o le Tapasa
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The Points of the Compass.
O itu o le Tapasa.
| Matu | North |
| Saute | South (modern.) |
| Toga | South (modern.) |
| Gaga'e. | Eastward. |
| Maogaga'e | To be towards the east. |
| Maosasa'e | To be far to the east. |
| Sasa'e | East. |
| Gagaifo. | Westward. |
| Gagafõ | Westward. |
| Maogagaifo | To be towards the west. |
| Sisifo. | West. |
| Maogatai | To be towards the sea. |
| Moanavale | Far out to sea. |
| Tapatai | Seawards |
| Igatai | On the seaward side. |
| Tafatafa'ilagi | Horizon. |
| Igauta | Inland. |
| Utãfanua | Inland. |
| Tuãlagi | Heavens- back of the sky. |
| Vanimonimo | Distant sky- heavens. |
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