Bored? Dare Your Friends to Visit a Hawaiian Temple for Human Blood Sacrifice. Friday, August 13, 2010  Hāpaialiʻi and Keʻeku Heiau, part of a reconstruction project on the Big Island of Hawaii on Kahaluʻu Bay. Photo: W Nowicki Whether you want to call him a barbarian or a freaky part of Hawaiian mythology, Pa'ao was the legendary priest credited for establishing luakini heiaus like the ones pictured above. In fact, many of the rites and symbols used by the lofty chieftanships are credited to Mr. Pa'ao. A luakini heiau, also known as a luakini temple, was a sacred Hawaiian temple to native Hawaiians where animal, and yes, even human blood sacrifices were offered. Fortunately for us these things happened in ancient times, before the Europeans came to the islands.  Ruins of Pu'ukoholā Heiau on the Big Island of Hawaii. This is a National Historic Site. Photo: Bamse So, the next time you’re bored just head over to Hāpaialiʻi and Keʻeku Heiau on Kahaluʻu Bay. Take your friends and be sure to go at sundown so you can feel the sacred energy that gives you goose bumps (Locals call it “mana”). For bonus fun tell them shallow-dwelling sea creatures have been known to attack people who fail to leave an acceptable offering for the ghost of Pa'ao. COMMENTS Sign in to comment |
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