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Kahuna (Hawaiian pronunciation:; Hawaiian: kahuna) is a Hawaiian word that refers to an expert in any field. Historically, it has been used to refer to doctors , surgeons and dentists, as well as priests, ministers, and sorcerers .
Many renowned kahuna were unable to obtain a license to practice due to language barriers since they were trained in 'Ōlelo Hawai'i, not Latin. [ 11 ] [ 12 ] The Board was abolished in 1959. [ 13 ] Lā‘au lapa‘au was recognized as a traditional medicine in the Native Hawaiian Health Care Act passed by the United States Congress in 1988.
Hawaiian tradition shows that ʻAikapu was an idea led by the kahuna in order for Wākea, the sky father, to get alone with his daughter, Hoʻohokukalani without his wahine, or wife, Papa, the earth mother, noticing. The spiritually pure or laʻa, meaning "sacred" and unclean or haumia were to be separated. ʻAikapu included:
Morrnah was born May 19, 1913, in Honolulu, Hawaii, to Kimokeo and Lilia Simeona, both native Hawaiians. [1] Her mother, Lilia, was one of the last recognized kahuna laʻau kahea or priest who heals with words. [2]
Abundant medicinal herbs in the area were used by kahuna as a type of ancient herbal clinic. The kahuna would also train haumana (students) interested in the art of laʻau lapaʻau (healing medicine). [7] The kahuna would also train students in the practice of praying, fasting, and medicinal healing using the neighboring plants.
A kahuna is a Hawaiian priest, sorcerer, magician, wizard, minister, or expert in any profession. Kahuna may also refer to: Kahuna (company), a software company; FC Kahuna, a musical production team; Dodge Kahuna, an automobile; Kahoona (or Great Kahoona), a character in the Gidget novels by Frederick Kohner and related films
Hewahewa was born in the late 18th century. In 1819, French explorer Louis de Freycinet estimated Hewahewa was born around 1774. [1] He grew up as part of the aristocracy of the pre-unified kingdom of the island of Hawaiʻi and was a descendant of Paʻao, a lineage that added to his prestige as a spiritual leader.
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