by Kava Lover | Apr 11, 2021 | Kava Information, Kava History |
Mythological Origins of Kava There is one mythological tale regarding the origin of Kava that I liked the most. I found it in an article in the Journal of the Polynesian Society entitled; “Kava in Vanuatu: A Study of the Cultural Significance of a Plant in a...
by Kava Lover | Feb 18, 2021 | Kava History, Kava Information |
The tradition of chewing kava roots to prepare for drinking is an ancient practice that has been used by many Polynesian and Melanesian cultures for thousands of years. The process of chewing kava roots is known as “tudei” in some languages, and it is...
by Kava Lover | Jan 23, 2021 | Kava History, Kava Information |
A Brief History of Kava Kava I. Introduction A. Definition of Kava Kava B. Historical significance of Kava Kava C. Purpose of the term paper II. Pre-Colonial History of Kava Kava A. Origin and spread of Kava Kava B. Traditional uses of Kava Kava C. Cultural and...
by Kava Lover | Oct 20, 2020 | Kava Information, Kava History |
The United States’ acquisition of Hawaii and the integration of Hawaiian kava culture into American society is a complex and controversial topic. In this article, I’ll cover the events leading up to the annexation of Hawaii and the impact of American...
by Kava Lover | Oct 31, 2013 | Kava Culture, Kava History |
The South Pacific nation of Fiji has a rich tradition of storytelling: to this day, Fijian locals like to sit around the fire in the evenings and relate traditional stories of Fijian gods, famous places, and mythical events, all while sipping bowls of fresh kava....
by Kava Lover | Aug 29, 2012 | Kava Culture, Kava History |
The native religion of the Hawaiian Islands probably originated with Polynesian immigrants who made their way to the archipelago hundreds of years ago. Hawaiian religion is polytheistic, meaning there are many Hawaiian gods of varying importance, and it also...