Hawaiian Gods 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 incorporates strong animistic beliefs: spirits are believed to reside in the land, sea, volcanoes […]
Kapu In the ancient Hawaiian Islands, kapu was the name for the code of conduct that regulated and restricted nearly every aspect of Hawaiian daily life. Designed to enforce the political and religious foundations of Hawaiian society, kapu restrictions ruled on what people could eat, with whom they could associate, where they could harvest and […]
Hawaii and Kava (‘awa) Hawaii and kava (‘awa) have a profound connection that reflects the rich history of the Hawaiian Islands. This tradition has been carried over from ancient times and remains significant today. Before that discussion ensures (much to our delight), let’s look at the Hawaiian Islands and their history. Hawaii Hawaii is the […]
