This book comes from Patrick Ka`ano`i, a Native Hawaiian trained by his kupuna, and has much wisdom documented nowhere else. Unique to this work is an explanation of the elements of the sounds of creation as reflected in the names of the Hawaiian gods. It has an extensive section on the stars relating to Lono and the impetus of Polynesian voyaging. It also covers the Kumulipo (the creation chant), kaona (the hidden meaning of words), mana (spiritual power), aloha, the stars, the drum, heiau (temples), ‘aumakua (family gods) and much much more. This is a book to be savored, read and re-read. With each reading, understanding deepens.

The author is a recording artist and composer with more than 40 educational television programs to his credit. He is the author of The Need for Hawai`i and co-author of The Hawaiian Name Book, as well as numerous articles on Hawaiian values.

Kamālamalama: the Light of Knowledge
by Patrick Ka`ano`i
79 pages
Price: $10.95

Available at local bookstores.

Tags: astronomy, aumakua, drum, heiau, kahuna, kumulipo, mana, stars

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