Hawaiian Religion and Magic
| Author | : Scott Cunningham |
| Publisher | : Llewellyn Worldwide Limited |
| Total Pages | : 231 |
| Release | : 1994 |
| ISBN-10 | : 1567181996 |
| ISBN-13 | : 9781567181999 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (999 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Hawaiian Religion and Magic by : Scott Cunningham
Download or read book Hawaiian Religion and Magic written by Scott Cunningham and published by Llewellyn Worldwide Limited. This book was released on 1994 with total page 231 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is the first book solely devoted to the spirituality of the Hawaiian people and how taboos, superstitions and magical practices permeated and defined every aspect of their lives. With a historical and sociological perspective, it examines in detail their beliefs: the structure of their society; the names and ways of the deities; the practice of deifying ancestral spirits; the importance of dance, colors, water, stone and plants; and the concept of Mana, the spiritual power in all things.
