Na Pule Kahiko; Ancient Hawaiian Prayers by June Gutmanis

Within these pages, the reader will discover a treasury of historic knowledge and a glimpse into the intricate society of ka po‘e kahiko, the people of old Hawai‘i. Beginning with a discussion of pule – prayers – and the multitude of ancient akua – gods and goddesses, deities, and ‘aumakua– it also contains chants that were a part of daily living, showing how integrated these practices were into all facets of life. Following chapters discuss a broad range of life events and the associated prayers that were preserved and passed down within ohana, then collected and translated – a gift to future generations. This book is a must for any Hawaiian reference collection. Topics discussedinclude: • medicine, life, death, protection• love, children, home• farming, fishing, canoes• hula, war, sports• chiefs, people, land• knowledge, wisdom This second edition of Na Pule Kahiko is a collaborative effort by the ‘ohana of the late June Gutmanis. Resurrecting this long-out-of-print treasure breathes