To many who are less educated on Hawaiian history and culture, Hawaiʻi before western contact is not even a thought. Many are unaware of the rich history and culture that thrived in the Hawaiian islands before the arrival of Captain Cook and foreign missionaries. The purpose of this page is to educate our audience about the history of Hawaiʻi from the beginning of time to the point of Western contact with the arrival of western missionaries.
Hawaiian creation stories
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Hawaiian legends
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Why Maui Snared the Sun from PREL on Vimeo.
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Traditional aliʻi systems
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The Kapu system
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