Journal of Undergraduate Research
Keywords
wahi pana, scared place, Hawaii, ritual language, native Hawaii
College
Humanities
Department
Linguistics and English Language
Abstract
In cultures with oral traditions, sacred place names and ritual language may serve as a sacred text of a people. Cultures across the globe have unique definitions of and rules reagrding sacred space. Knowing these rules and definitions can help the cross-cultural traveler exhibit more culturally sensitive behavior in other lands.
Recommended Citation
Okura, Eve and Hallen, Dr. Cynthia
(2013)
"Na Wahi Pana O Hawai’i: Sacred Places of Hawai’i,"
Journal of Undergraduate Research: Vol. 2013:
Iss.
1, Article 911.
Available at:
https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/jur/vol2013/iss1/911