Historical Source Essay #2
Polynesians are, and have always been a spiritual people, relying on the Gods or spirits throughout their lives for guidance, as we see in the story of Laiekawai. Hawaiians are no exception when it comes to myths and signs from Heaven through dreams and the skies.
Malaekahana’s first born were all daughters who were put to death at birth because of the vow that her husband had taken until he had received a Son as first born, so in her last pregnancy she sought the help of their priest. As stated in the story, which ever hand was given to the priest, it would be interpreted for them and Malaekahana was told that she would bare another daughter.
Priest were and still counsel with their congregation and highly favoured
Polynesians are, and have always been a spiritual people, relying on the Gods or spirits throughout their lives for guidance, as we see in the story of Laiekawai. Hawaiians are no exception when it comes to myths and signs from Heaven through dreams and the skies.
Malaekahana’s first born were all daughters who were put to death at birth because of the vow that her husband had taken until he had received a Son as first born, so in her last pregnancy she sought the help of their priest. As stated in the story, which ever hand was given to the priest, it would be interpreted for them and Malaekahana was told that she would bare another daughter.
Priest were and still counsel with their congregation and highly favoured