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  2. Kahuna - Wikipedia

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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 .

  3. Morrnah Simeona - Wikipedia

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    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]

  4. Lāʻau lapaʻau - Wikipedia

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    Kahuna were heavily revered and integral in other societal systems such as the kapu system which outlined what activities and behaviors were considered off limits. [2] According to ancient iterations of lā'au lapa'au, those who violated kapu would have illness befall on them and fraudulent kahuna could face a death penalty. [ 7 ]

  5. Kumulipo - Wikipedia

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    This is not just one night, but many nights over time. The ancient Hawaiian kahuna and priests of the Hawaiian religion would recite the Kumulipo during the makahiki season, honoring the god Lono. In 1779, Captain James Cook arrived in Kealakekua Bay on the island of Hawaiʻi during the season and was greeted by the Hawaiians reciting the Kumulipo.

  6. Keauhou Bay - Wikipedia

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    It is said Kauikeaouli was stillborn, but put on the stone by a visiting Kahuna where he was revived with a sacred chant. [4] The Daughters of Hawaiʻi held a ceremony marking the hundredth anniversary by placing a plaque with Queen Liliʻuokalani in attendance. They acquired the small parcel including the foundation of the house in 1925. [5]

  7. Kahoona - Wikipedia

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    The Kahoona (sometimes the Great Kahoona) is a character created by Frederick Kohner in his 1957 novel, Gidget, the Little Girl with Big Ideas.As "Kahuna", the character appears in the 1959 film Gidget and in some of the television work involving the Gidget character.

  8. Wikipedia : Manual of Style/Pronunciation

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    Normally, pronunciation is given only for the subject of the article in its lead section. For non-English words and names, use the pronunciation key for the appropriate language. If a common English rendering of the non-English name exists (Venice, Nikita Khrushchev), its pronunciation, if necessary, should be indicated before the non-English one.

  9. Glossary of anime and manga - Wikipedia

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    This is an accepted version of this page This is the latest accepted revision, reviewed on 2 December 2024. An overview of common terms used when describing manga/anime related medium. Part of a series on Anime and manga Anime History Voice acting Companies Studios Original video animation Original net animation Fansub Fandub Lists Longest series Longest franchises Manga History Publishers ...