Adaro: The Sea Spirits of the Solomon Islands
In the mythology of Makira (San Cristobal) in the Solomon Islands, the Adaro are powerful sea spirits that dwell in the ocean. They are described as half-human, half-fish beings who can travel along rainbows and sunlight beams. Adaro are said to have gills on their bodies and fins on their arms and legs. They can be both benevolent and malevolent, sometimes helping fishermen by guiding them to abundant fishing grounds, and other times causing shipwrecks and drowning. The Adaro are closely associated with the shark cults of the Solomon Islands, particularly on Malaita where sharks are considere