Hawaiian mythology

and questioned by others as to his ethnicity, as though he could not possibly be of Native Hawaiian decent. Sharing his experiences of growing up, he stated that, “living in Hawaii I was always considered just Black, even though I am Hawaiian, half the time I am more Hawaiian than half of these kids that claim that they are Hawaiian - Hawaiian, but they’re Chinese, Filipino, White and they’re an eighth Hawaiian, but because I looked like a stereotypical Black kid with an afro hair, dark skin,…

These Hawaiian Islands have been inhabited for centuries before the first ships sailed across the Pacific. Hawaiian Islands have been shrouded in mystery since their history had been passed along vocally for centuries. Hawaiian culture hasn’t changed drastically ever since they inhabited the islands, until European and American explorers discovered the islands. This pair interested me the most because both nations have two completely different identities, but the Hawaiian Islands later become…

To Be Born and Make History Kukaniloko: Wahiawa’s Birthing Stones When one hears the word Hawai’i, the first image that appears in his or her mind would be a place of paradise with extravagant waters, calm breezes in the air, rays of sun streaming through the clouds. Most would envision a perfect vacation full of beaches, resorts, and hotels. However, there is so much more that Hawai’i has to offer besides getting a glimmering tan at the beach. There are gardens and Hawaii's national parks…

The overthrow of the Hawaiian Kingdom began after King David Kalakaua signed the Reciprocity treaty, with America and becomes a step closer to being more dependent on America. A group of foreigners slowly took over Hawaii’s government too because they wanted to make more money from their own sugar businesses and wanted the americans to contain more power in the islands. Kalakaua was even forced to sign the Bayonet Constitution by the Annexationist Club, also referred to as the Committee of…

Hawaii. The Hawaiian League, also known as, The Committee of Public Safety, Annexation Club, and many more names, were the people who were responsible for the overthrow of the Hawaiian throne. The Overthrow of the Hawaiian Kingdom was unjustified, because Queen Liliuokalani was removed unrightfully and illegally removed from her throne. The Overthrow of the Hawaiian Kingdom was also unjustified, because Annexationists or the Committee of Public Safety, illegally tried to get the Hawaiian Kingdom…

1. After the defeat of the Japanese in World War II, doctors aboard the U.S. Navy ship, conducted a healthy survey of the Island and found that islanders had consistently low blood pressure with no rise as people grew older it is the reason why John Cassel and the School of Public health had selected Pohnpei. 2. The three challenges the anthropologists have to faces while conducting fieldwork in Pohnpei are culture shock, learning a new language, and explain words that Pohnpein people don’t…

Coastal Erosion in Hawaii Introduction: Coastal Erosion is a natural process along the worlds coastlines that occurs through the actions of currents and waves and results in the loss of sediment in some places and accretion in other places. (center for ocean solutions n.d.) Hawaii is one of the most eroded places in the world along the coast. Hawaii is located 4165km West of California and the mainland. (Map of Hawaii. 2014) The two main islands that are been worked on the most for…

Big Island, Maui, Oahu, Kauai, Molokai, Lanai, Niihau, and Kahoolawe. The current state flag was adopted in 1959. State Seal The state seal of Hawaii contains an image of King Kamehameha grandly dressed, a image of liberty, who is holding the Hawaiian flag, and on both sides there is a heraldic shield. A phoenix is rising up from the bottom, and the year 1959 on top and the state motto on the bottom. The…

One of the paramount impacts in Hawaiian history was the Great Mahele of 1848. The Mahele was a land division that was legislated by King Kamehameha III. The Mahele’s purpose was to supply Hawaiians with additional land. Moreover, the Mahele was to halt the foreigners from procuring control over Hawaii. Nevertheless, the foreigners ended up with the preponderance of the land (Cachola). The Mahele benefitted the foreigners because foreigners modified the land system into the one they preferred,…

Hula is the ancient way that Hawaiians tell their stories, pay reverence to nature, and unite mind, body, and spirit with all of creation. Hula and Mele are also a celebration of the beauty of the heart of the Hawaiian people, their love and aloha. Traditionally, hula has helped Hawaiians remember their origins and give thanks for all of the many natural wonders that share their world. Chants and hula carry on the legends and Hula brings forth the meanings of the chants, similar to how the form…