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Kauai
KNOWLEDGE OF Kauai
In Ancient Times…
The island of Kaua’i formed from gradual volcanic overflow approximately 5.1 million years ago. The oldest of the Hawaiian Islands, Kaua’i has a heritage that is steeped in myth and legend.
Although most mainlanders group all the Hawaiian islands together, many of Kauai’s people (and many students of Hawaiian history) consider Kaua’i to have a separate history from its sister islands. Some even insist that it is in fact, “a separate kingdom. This theory is based on evidence showing that Kaua’i was once the home of the seafaring Menehune tribe of Central Polynesia. At present, the word “Menehune describes a mythical creature similar to an elf or a sprite, but in ancient times they were a brave and formidable tribe, small of stature but long in reach.
Much of what is known about Kaua’i is based around its natural history, and can be better understood through a visit to the Koke'e Natural History Museum.
From 400 A.D. Until…
The first recorded history of Kauai’s people began with the Marquesans of Polynesia. They inhabited the island from the time of their arrival (400 A.D.) until the Tahitians finally conquered them 600 years later. The Polynesian bloodlines still run strong on the island: many of Kauai’s oldest families are of Polynesian descent. In addition, much of the flora and fauna that flourish on the island was transported from Polynesia during this era of migration.
The ancient Hawaiians had a polytheistic society centered around the concept of mana, which stated that gods could appear in a variety of forms besides divine. Deities could take on human or animalistic shape, thereby passing through society undetected. Many places of worship known as heiau were erected during the ancient times; some are still standing today. Not a great deal of solid fact is verifiable, in regards to ancient religious practices. Most legends and legacies, including that of the Menehunes, are kept alive through Hawaiian chant and song, often performed in conjunction with hula dance.
The island of Kaua’i formed from gradual volcanic overflow approximately 5.1 million years ago. The oldest of the Hawaiian Islands, Kaua’i has a heritage that is steeped in myth and legend.
Although most mainlanders group all the Hawaiian islands together, many of Kauai’s people (and many students of Hawaiian history) consider Kaua’i to have a separate history from its sister islands. Some even insist that it is in fact, “a separate kingdom. This theory is based on evidence showing that Kaua’i was once the home of the seafaring Menehune tribe of Central Polynesia. At present, the word “Menehune describes a mythical creature similar to an elf or a sprite, but in ancient times they were a brave and formidable tribe, small of stature but long in reach.
Much of what is known about Kaua’i is based around its natural history, and can be better understood through a visit to the Koke'e Natural History Museum.
From 400 A.D. Until…
The first recorded history of Kauai’s people began with the Marquesans of Polynesia. They inhabited the island from the time of their arrival (400 A.D.) until the Tahitians finally conquered them 600 years later. The Polynesian bloodlines still run strong on the island: many of Kauai’s oldest families are of Polynesian descent. In addition, much of the flora and fauna that flourish on the island was transported from Polynesia during this era of migration.
The ancient Hawaiians had a polytheistic society centered around the concept of mana, which stated that gods could appear in a variety of forms besides divine. Deities could take on human or animalistic shape, thereby passing through society undetected. Many places of worship known as heiau were erected during the ancient times; some are still standing today. Not a great deal of solid fact is verifiable, in regards to ancient religious practices. Most legends and legacies, including that of the Menehunes, are kept alive through Hawaiian chant and song, often performed in conjunction with hula dance.
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