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The Polynesian settlers’ oral traditions speak of a great leader named Hotu Matua, who arrived with family and animals from a land known as Hea, sailing towards the sunrise. Intriguingly, there are stories suggesting that Hotu Matua had a brother already living on Easter Island, indicating prior human presence. This intriguing narrative aligns with anthropological findings and provides compelling insight into the early history of the island.