Ki'i (carved wooden representations of the gods) at Pu'uhonua O Honaunau or City of Refuge National Historical Park, Island of Hawaii. Before being discovered by Europeans, early Hawaiians lived under a system of kapus--or rules. If a person was able to reach this sacred place of refuge, they would be forgiven by the kahuna, or priest.
Palm trees at Pu'uhonua O Honaunau or City of Refuge National Historical Park, Island of Hawaii. Before being discovered by Europeans, early Hawaiians lived under a system of kapus--or rules. If a person was able to reach this sacred place of refuge, he would be forgiven by the kahuna or priest.
Rainbow Falls on Hawaii's Wailuku River
