family ʻaumākua
ancestor intermediate Hawaiian single tradition · 1
Family ʻaumākua are ancestral gods worshipped in Hawaiian tradition, serving as guardian spirits for lineages. They are venerated through offerings and rituals, especially in rural communities. Their worship persisted despite the abolition of the kapu system and Christian influence.
Relationships
- co occurs with
- ancient gods, shark, Jehovah
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Sources
internet (1)
Source passages
“the worship of family ancestral gods or ʻaumākua”
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