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A statue of Hawaiian deity. Hawaiian narrative or mythology, tells stories of nature and life. It is considered a variant of a more general Polynesian narrative, developing its own unique character for several centuries before about 1800. It is associated with the Hawaiian religion. The religion was officially suppressed in the 19th century ...
One breakdown of the Hawaiian pantheon [7] consists of the following groups: the four gods (ka hā) – Kū, Kāne, Lono, and Kanaloa; the forty male gods or aspects of Kāne (ke kanahā) the four hundred gods and goddesses (ka lau) the great multitude of gods and goddesses (ke kini akua) the spirits (nā ʻunihipili) the guardians (nā ʻaumākua)
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In Hawaiian religion, Hiʻiaka is a daughter of Haumea and Kāne. Hiʻiakaikapoliopele is the Hawaiian patron goddess of hula dancers, chant, sorcery, and medicine. Born in Tahiti and brought by her sister to Hawaii Pelehonuamea, Hi'iaka is also known as the goddess of hula. She played a significant role in the story of Lohi'au, where she ...
An integral part of Hawaiian culture is to be intertwined with the natural world, and in ancient times, leis were used in sacred ways, like for religious offerings and a way to connect with ...
Thus, the Hawaiian name "Hina" is likely more connected to the other Polynesian meanings of Hina, denoting a silvery-grey color [4] like that of Mahina (i.e., the Moon in the Hawaiian language). As primordial gods who have existed for eternity , [ 5 ] Kū, Kāne, and Lono caused light to shine in upon the world.