Hawaiian mythology

By evalancashire
  • 300 BCE

    300–800 CE – First Polynesian Settlers Arrive in Hawaii

    Polynesian settlers arrive in Hawaii, bringing their culture, beliefs, and stories about gods and creation.
  • 1200

    1200–1500 CE – Development of Hawaiian Mythology

    Hawaiian myths, including the sacred Kumulipo chant, are composed to explain the origins of the universe, humans, and nature.
  • 1200

    1200–1800 CE – Kapu System and Religious Practices

    The kapu system develops, guiding social behavior, religious rituals, and respect for sacred sites.

  • 1778 CE – European Contact

    Captain James Cook arrives, marking the first recorded European contact with the Hawaiian islands.

  • 1819 CE – Abolition of the Kapu System

    The kapu system is officially abolished, but myths and traditions continue to be passed down orally.

  • 1900s–Present – Preservation and Revival of Hawaiian Mythology

    Hawaiian mythology remains alive through hula, chants, storytelling, and the preservation of sacred places and natural landmarks.