The Words of the Wayfinder and The Sacred Word for Gratitude
Ancient Hawaiians believed in the sacred power of words and the sacred energy in all life. Out of the 40,000 words in the spoken language, a profusion of them describe the ancient Hawaiian’s close harmony with nature. In old Hawaii, man believed that his spiritual inheritance was to be guardian or kahu of the ‘aina or the living earth.
Thus, there are several words for all aspects of nature. There are words for every plant or animal species that are endemic to the islands, words to describe different kinds of rocks, minerals and the types of soil and the different types of lava.
Resources for Learning the Hawaiian Language
When you visit Hawaii, it is fun to learn at least a little of the language. Of course, English is the official language and is spoken everywhere, but the names of streets and places to visit are in Hawaiian. The language almost died out, but there is now a renewed interest in reviving the Hawaiian language.
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Mahalo nui loa...
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