In
Polynesian mythology (specifically:
Gilbert Islands),
Auriaria is a red-skinned giant chieftan who fell in love with the beatiful red-skinned woman,
Nei Tituaabine, but had no children. She died and, from her grave grew three trees--a
coconut from her
head, a
pandanus[?] from her
heels and an
almond from her
navel. She became a
tree goddess.