Tongan Shield: Symbolism And Cultural Significance
One of the most iconic myths in tongan folklore is the tale of māui, the trickster demigod. Māui’s fishing of the islands from the sea is a powerful symbol of creation and discovery, emphasizing. Below the shield, tonga's motto ko e ʻotua mo tonga ko hoku tofiʻa (god and tonga are my inheritance) is displayed on a ribbon, and making up the crest is the royal crown of tonga.
