Ancient Hawaiian Warriors: Paradise Lost, Territory Won! By Kana Vic I asked a friend, Mike, if he knew what kind of weapons the ancient Hawaiian warriors employed in battle. He replied, "I think they just used spears and clubs." A cartoon of a mad warrior wearing a tiki mask and grass skirt while yelling "Oonga-Monga!" and waving a spear appeared in my head. To be fair, Mike lived on the mainland up until about five years ago and even though he loves everything Hawaiian the depth of his understanding is limited. Our conversation concerned me however, it seems that most people, even in Hawaii, know little about the ancient Hawaiian culture and their warriors.
Many locals who have never seen or heard the restless warriors will tell you they very much believe in their existence. If you happen to be in the path of the Night Marchers and the faint sound of drumming sends a chill up your neck, remember to show the ancient warriors respect through solitude.
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In Hawaiian mythology, Nightmarchers (huaka'i pō or "Spirit Ranks,", 'oi'o) are the deadly ghosts of ancient Hawaiian warriors. The nightmarchers are the vanguard for a sacred king, chief or chiefess.[1]
On the nights honoring the Hawaiian gods Kāne, Kū, Lono, or on the nights of Kanaloa they are said to come forth from their burial sites, or to rise up from the ocean, and to march in a large group to ancient Hawaiian battle sites or other sacred places. The legend says the night marchers are normal-size warriors, dressed for battle, carrying spears, clubs, and some are beating war drums and blowing tones from conch shells, to announce the advancing of their march. According to the myth, they are suspended in air; their feet do not touch water or ground as they traverse through the night, and they leave no evidence of their visitations.
Locals warn those who come across them to do the following: get down as low to the ground as you can, lay flat on your stomach, and most importantly, do not meet the gaze of the marchers as they pass. Instead, play dead out of respect for the undead. If you do these three things, the band of ancient warriors will leave you alone and pass by peacefully.
Who are the Night Marchers? The night marchers are known to be the spirits of the ancient Hawaiian warriors that moved with purpose to the sound of the drums, as they head out to battle. According to Hawaiian legends, some say these restless souls are looking for a way to reclaim their rightful territory or searching for a way to enter the new world.
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