Author : Darman Zebua
The origin of the Nias people is told in many legends. There are many versions, but one common factor is that the first Nias person came down from skies. The Gomo area is normally considered whre the first people come down. According to traditional belief the Nias people are descendants of Hia who came from the sky to Zifalagö Gomo and from here his descendants spread to the south and the south.
According to one common version, the first person “coming down” from the original country Teteholi’ana’a approximately 3.000-4.000 years ago were four sons and one grandson of Raja Balugu Sirao. They were called Silima Börödanömö.
Hiawalangi’adu (known as Hia) came to the southern part of Tanö Niaha (Nias), more exactly in the village Sifalagö Gomo. There is a monument of Hia in Gomo, but it is not clear if whether is also his grave or not.
Gözö Helaheladanö came to Laraga on northern Tanö Niha, in the area of present day Gunungsitoli and Tuhemberua. He later moved to the Lahewa area.
Hulu Hada came to the westeren part of Tanö Niha where Mandrehe is now.
Daeli came the the eastern part in present day Gidö. His grave can be seen in Desa Helöfanikha.
Silögubanua came also to the western part where mandrehe is now. He was son of a daughter of raja balugu. Continue reading ‘The Legends of Nias People’











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