Travel Safely |
 LadyWeb Travel |
Travel Safely |
|
 |
||||
Travel Safely |
LadyWeb Travel |
Travel Safely |
|
|
|
||||
Travel Safely |
A "" FactsheetTHE KUAHU or Sacred Altar of the Ceremonial Hula In every halau stood the kuahu, or altar, as the visible temporary abode of the deity, whose presence was at once the inspiration of the performance and the luck-bringer of the enterprise--a rustic frame embowered in greenery. The gathering of the green leaves and other sweet finery of nature for its construction and decoration was a matter of so great importance that it could not be intrusted to any chance assemblage of wild youth, who might see fit to take the work in hand. There were formalities that must be observed, songs to be chanted, prayers to be recited. It was necessary to bear in mind that when one deflowered the woods of their fronds of ie-ie and fern or tore the trailing lengths of maile--albeit in honor of Laka herself--the body of the goddess was being despoiled, and the despoiling must be done with all tactful grace and etiquette. It must not be gathered from this that the occasion was made solemn and oppressive with weight of ceremony, as when a temple was erected or as when a tabu chief walked abroad, and all men lay with their mouths in the dust. On the contrary, it was a time of joy and decorous exultation, a time when in prayer-songs and ascriptions of praise the poet ransacked all nature for figures and allusions to be used in caressing the deity. A Prayer of Adulation to Laka In the forests, on the ridges Of the mountains stands Laka; Dwelling in the source of the mists. Laka, mistress of the hula, Has climbed the wooded haunts of the gods, Altars hallowed by the sacrificial swine, The head of the boar, the black boar of Kane. A partner he with Laka; Woman, she by strife gained rank in heaven. That the root may grow from the stem, That the young shoot may put forth and leaf, Pushing up the fresh enfolded bud, The scion-thrust bud and fruit toward the East, Like the tree that bewitches the winter fish, Maka-lei, tree famed from the age of night. Truth is the counsel of night-- May it fruit and ripen above. A messenger I bring you, O Laka, To the girding of pau. An opening festa this for thee and me; To show the might of the god, The power of the goddess, Of Laka, the sister, To Lono a wife in the heavenly courts. O Lono, join heaven and earth! Thine alone are the pillars of Kahiki. Warm greeting, beloved one, We hail thee! The following adulatory prayer (kanaenae) in adoration of Laka was recited while gathering the woodland decorations for the altar. It is worthy of preservation for its intrinsic beauty, for the spirit of trustfulness it breathes. We remark the petitions it utters for the growth of tree and shrub, as if Laka had been the alma mater under whose influence all nature budded and rejoiced. It would seem as if the physical ecstasy of the dance and the sensuous joy of all nature's finery had breathed their spirit into the aspiration and that the beauty of leaf and flower, all of them familiar forms of the god's metamorphosis--accessible to their touch and for the regalement of their senses--had brought such nearness and dearness, of affection between goddess and worshiper that all fear was removed. ~.~ Teresa Thomas Bohannon |
Travel Safely |
||
Simply Join Our Free Mailing List
To Receive Your Free Ebook How To Plan & Enjoy Your Cruise We respect your privacy & never send spam! Related "" ProductsMore "" ArticlesLas Vegas Time Share ... ambiance that only Las Vegas can offer which is distinctly different from other vacation destinations. There are resorts that features a lobby and accommodations that have a contemporary style. If you prefer the glitz and glamour that Las Vegas is known for, there are several other time share resorts ... Sell Time Share Property ... help If you wish to sell your time share property through the help of a professional or a time share company but without the hassle, find the one that can give you the benefits without much cost. There are time share selling companies that require no commission and gives the owner no hassles and stress ... Visit Ebay For Thousands of Collectible Travel Accessory Items. Thanks Audible... for offering a fantastic service that has put reading back into my busy life. Teresa Bohannon Chartering A Private Yacht Versus Taking A Traditional Cruise ... passengers or six. Depending on the size of your family or traveling party, you may even find it cheaper to charter a yacht than take a traditional cruise. When you take a traditional cruise, you are given access to an unlimited number of onboard activities. It is not uncommon to find cruise ships that ... Hawaiian Island Maui Vacation Ocean Front Rental ... Maui Vacation Ocean Front Rental One thing that the beautiful island of Maui is known for are its beaches. If you want to spend a few days here, you can book a reservation at a hotel or you can try something different like getting a Maui vacation ocean front rental. Maui vacation ocean front rental is ... Would You Like To Live Near A Lake ... property. If you are considering buying waterfront property on a lake, there are many sources of information. If you know which lake you are interested in, you may want to contact a real estate agency in that area or check out the many online real estate agencies for information about waterfront living. ... ~~~ This Travel Safely Information ~~~ Brought To You By LadyWebTravel.Org For Other Articles of Interest On Safe Cruises Tours & Vacations For Women Please Be Sure To VisitSite Map Contact Us Taking Time To Read With A Child Is The One Gift We Can Give That Will Last A Lifetime.
This educational site brought to you by The LadyWeb Family of Informational & Educational Websites LadyWeb Unique & Wonderfully Eclectic Free Vintage Ebooks Myths Legends Christmas Fairytales Learn To Make Money Online From A Name You Can Trust! My Dear Friend, Molly MacRae published her first novel and I'm proud as punch! |
||||