shark
animal_ally water Hawaiian single tradition · 1
Sharks were regarded as sacred beings or idols in traditional Hawaiian religion, possibly embodying ancestral or nature spirits. They were objects of veneration before the abolition of the kapu system. Their status as idols reflects their perceived spiritual power in Hawaiian cosmology.
Relationships
- co occurs with
- Jehovah, family ʻaumākua, ancient gods
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Sources
internet (1)
Source passages
“Worshipping of idols such as sticks, stones, sharks, dead bones, ancient gods and all untrue gods is prohibited.”
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