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List of figures in the Hawaiian religion

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A statue of Hawaiian deity

Hawaiian narrative or mythology, tells stories of nature and life. It is considered a variant of a more general Polynesian narrative, developing its own unique character for several centuries before about 1800. It is associated with the Hawaiian religion. The religion was officially suppressed in the 19th century, but kept alive by some practitioners to the modern day.

Prominent figures and terms in Hawaiian mythology

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See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b c d e f g Nimmo, Harry. Pele, volcano goddess of Hawai'i A history. McFarland & Co. pp. 77–79. ISBN 9780786463473.
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