Land Of The Gods by TwoPynts

Photography • Mythology • posted on Jul 09, 2005

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Tales of mysterious islands have always fascinated me. I hope they spark an interest in you as well.

MYTHICAL LANDS OF THE GODS

In myth Kane and Kanaloa are represented as gods living in the bodies of men in an earthly paradise situated in a floating cloudland or other sacred and remote spot where they drink awa and are fed from a garden patch of never-failing growth. Often this land is located upon one of the twelve sacred islands under the control of Kane believed to lie off the Hawaiian group "within easy reach of and having frequent intercourse with it." These islands are frequently mentioned in ancient chants and stories before the last Paao migration from Tahiti. Today they are called the "lost islands" or "islands hidden by the gods." At sunrise or sunset they may still be seen on the distant horizon, sometimes touched with a reddish light. They may lie under the sea or upon its surface, approach close to land or be raised and float in the air according to the will of the gods. They are sacred and must not be pointed at. The land of Kane-huna-moku (Hidden land of Kane) is one of these islands. Here live Kane and Kanaloa with other spirits who are Kane's direct descendants; such as, "Kane of the thunder," "Kane of the water of life," "Kane who shakes the earth," twenty of whom are listed by Rice. It is a middle land between heaven and earth where spirits enjoy all the delights of earth without labor and without death, and "in extreme old age return to earth, either in the bodies of men or as spirits," or "become gods and live in the clouds."

Comments (22)

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Richardphotos

10:30PM | Sat, 09 July 2005

lots of reading and I will return when I am awake. it looks like he is very angry

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watapki66

10:39PM | Sat, 09 July 2005

wonderful shot, this one takes on a completely different perspective, it could be an abstract of textures and shapes!

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Punaguy

12:09AM | Sun, 10 July 2005

Very Kewl info on this tiki Kort, you would make a fine Kamaaina with you story telling...very impressive image my friend...and ya got all the Hawaiian spelling correct! Well don Bra! Aloha~

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DELMUR

12:49AM | Sun, 10 July 2005

not easy for me to understand!

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sharky_

1:02AM | Sun, 10 July 2005

Excellent information of the Hawaiian Gods. Beautiful Image. Aloha

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Victoira

1:12AM | Sun, 10 July 2005

excellent image and excellent explanation.. Bravo."MY VOTE"

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Sekadhar

2:54AM | Sun, 10 July 2005

Impressive! Excellent shot!*****!

ana-maria

5:17AM | Sun, 10 July 2005

Impressive image with fantastic details. Thanks for all the informations too! Excellent work!!!

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tibet2004uk

6:49AM | Sun, 10 July 2005

Ooooooh Kortalouche I love this shot!!! I love that toning, so deep and rich and warm and what a close up with wonderful details!!! My fav of that Tikki serie!!! Definitely!

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killerpumpkins

7:24AM | Sun, 10 July 2005

This is very nice. Detail and composition is beautiful. KP

LICORNEDECRISTAL

8:42AM | Sun, 10 July 2005

superbes details pour cette belle photo!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Akinom

9:01AM | Sun, 10 July 2005

An impressive detail shot, Kort! Texture, light, colour, compo... all is just superb! Bravo! ***** and thanks for your on going info, very intersting!

Egmont

10:35AM | Sun, 10 July 2005

The workmanship and chraftsmanship of these sculptures is certainly impressive. It may not be polished in the sense of refinement, it still is a wonderful piece of artwork and loving labor.

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