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Ancient Weapons and Society of Hawaii __ "Information about Weapons of Ancient Hawaii, Hawaiian Tribal Warriors, Tiki Gods history, Captian James Cook, akamai polynesia tiki kahuna taboos, hawaiian society, tribal wars, hawai'i history and original hawaiiana gifts collectibles keepsakes" While that seems to pretty much cover it, don't be surprised when you find even more. - illustrated - From mythichawaii.com - http://www.mythichawaii.com/default.htm 

Are kanaka maoli indigenous to Hawai'i? Would the status of being indigenous give them special rights? __ You will find an interesting and controversial paper. - From Kenneth R. Conklin, Ph.D. - http://www.angelfire.com/hi2/hawaiiansovereignty/indigenous.html

Aha Punana Leo __ "Aha Pūnana Leo is often said to have the most developed set of Native American language revitalization programs in the United States. Our organization assists Native Hawaiians and indigenous peoples world wide who share our quest to maintain and develop traditional languages and cultures for life today." Learn about their programs which deal not only with the Hawaiian language but other indigenous languages too. - From ahapunanaleo.org - http://www.ahapunanaleo.org/

AUMAKUA - Hawaiian protective deity __ "Eons before the missionaries introduced their concept of one God to Hawai'i in 1820, Polynesians had an intricate nature-oriented belief system. A host of deities called 'aumakua could be called upon for protection, comfort and spiritual support. The first 'aumakua were thought to be the offspring of mortals who had mated with the akua (primary gods). Among the most important of the primary gods were Ku, Kane, Lono and Kanaloa, but it was the 'aumakua that commoners could call on in an easy, less ritualistic way." Some still do. - From Coffee Times - http://www.coffeetimes.com/aumakua.htm

Canoes of Ancient Hawaii __ Read about classic canoes of Polynesian design. - illustrated - From aloha-hawaii.com - http://www.aloha-hawaii.com/hawaii/ancient+canoes/ 
 
Gods and Goddesses of Hawaii __ A list of ancient Hawaiian divinities. A short overview leads the list. - from royalelephant.com - http://www.royalelephant.com/tghawaiiangods.shtml

Hawaii History __ "Hawaii's history in story and legend is ancient and proud, dating back at least a thousand years before American colonies became a nation in 1776. It is highly unlikely that the exact date when Polynesian people first set foot on these previously uninhabited islands will ever be known, nor much details about events occurring between that date and the first contact with Europeans." You can find out about it all in a series of click-to-read articles. - illustrated - From Hawaiian-roots.com - http://www.hawaiian-roots.com/hawaiihistory.htm 

Hawaii History: Pre-Contact __ This is an alternative history of Polynesian Hawaii. While I usually avoid alternative theory, this is based on differences of opinion between historians and archaeological evidence. Nothing from "far left field" just an airing of some controversy and not too controversial at that. - illustrated - From alternative-hawaii.com - http://www.alternative-hawaii.com/hacul/history.htm

 
Hawaiian Culture __ A general overview including history, language and a video. - illustrated - From islandvoices.net - http://www.islandvoices.net/history.php?culture=hawaii 

Hawaiian Legends of Ghosts and Ghost-Gods __ You will find click-to-read texts of several Hawaiian tales along with an introduction and pronunciation guide. - From sacred-texts.com - http://www.sacred-texts.com/pac/hlog/index.htm 

Hawaiian Legends of Volcanoes __ You will find click-to-read texts of several Hawaiian legends along with an introduction and pronunciation guide. - From sacred-texts.com - http://www.sacred-texts.com/pac/hlov/ 

The Kumulipo, A Hawaiian Creation Chant __ "THE Kalakaua text of the Hawaiian genealogical prayer chant called the "Kumulipo" covers sixty-six pages of a small pamphlet printed in Honolulu in 1889 after a manuscript copy at that time in the possession of the ruling King Kalakaua but now the property of the Bishop Museum in Honolulu, to which it passed in 1922 from the estate of Prince Kalanianaole, nephew of the former rulers." You will find an online translated text. - from sacred-texts.com - http://www.sacred-texts.com/pac/ku/ 

Legends of Maui __ Several click-to-read myths and legends. - From sacred-texts.com - http://www.sacred-texts.com/pac/maui/index.htm 

Little People of Hawaii __ "Hawaii is said to be populated by a tiny magical race of beings called the Menehunes." They are also said to be there first. - illustrated - from Lumalena Productions - http://faerymists.tripod.com/fytales/hawaii.htm 

The Two Fish From Tahiti __ A Hawaiian tale with a difference, "Fish" may not be what you think it is. "...to the Hawaiians Tahiti meant any far-away or foreign land." Not recommended for the younger student as cannibalism has a strong role. - From sacred-texts.com - http://www.sacred-texts.com/pac/hloh/hloh23.htm

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