culture   Oceanic cultures
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Concepts (29) • coconut (1) • tattoos (1) • folklore and mythology (1) • lunar phases (1) • mythical creatures (1) • ritual dances (1) • supernatural beings (1) • surfing (1) • alien encounter (1) • ancestral worship (1) • beneath (1) • canoe (1) • divination tools (1) • drying foods (1) • eddy (1) • geometric shapes (1) • gold accents (1) • harvest rituals (1) • hollow bones (1) • hula dance (1) kava (1) • maitotoxin (1) • mental calculation (1) • role of animals in stories (1) • self-reflection (1) • shell money (1) • solar eclipses (1) • swell (1) • wave characteristics (1) • more
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1 coconut Oceanic cultures Coconuts play a vital role in the everyday life and traditions of Oceanic cultures as a versatile and essential resource. 4
2 tattoos Oceanic cultures Tattoos in Oceanic cultures hold deep cultural and social significance, representing status and identity. 4
3 folklore and mythology Oceanic cultures Oceanic cultures are heavily influenced by folklore, myths, and oral traditions focused on the land and sea. 3
4 lunar phases Oceanic cultures Lunar phases influence fishing and traditional navigation in Oceanic cultures. 2
5 mythical creatures Oceanic cultures Mythical creatures play a significant role in Oceanic oral traditions and sacred rituals. 2
6 ritual dances Oceanic cultures Ritual dances in Oceanic cultures are deeply symbolic, visually vibrant, and express cultural identity and unity. 2
7 supernatural beings Oceanic cultures Oceanic cultures have strong oral traditions and beliefs in spirits and deities. 2
8 surfing Oceanic cultures Surfing holds significant cultural importance in Oceanic cultures, particularly in Polynesian culture. 2
9 alien encounter Oceanic cultures Alien encounters are integrated into the oral traditions and spiritual beliefs of Oceanic cultures. 1
10 ancestral worship Oceanic cultures Ancestral worship is an integral aspect of spiritual and cultural traditions in Oceanic cultures, involving the honoring and seeking guidance from ancestors. 1
11 beneath Oceanic cultures Some Oceanic cultures associate the concept of "beneath" with the spiritual world or underworld, giving it supernatural significance. 1
12 canoe Oceanic cultures Canoe building and navigation are traditional and crucial skills in Oceanic cultures for fishing and transportation. 1
13 divination tools Oceanic cultures Seashells and carved wooden objects are utilized as divination tools in Oceanic and Polynesian cultures. 1
14 drying foods Oceanic cultures Traditional Oceanic cultures dry seaweed and fish for long-term storage and consumption. 1
15 eddy Oceanic cultures Eddies are significant in Oceanic cultures for their influence on ocean currents and are studied by oceanographers and surfers. 1
16 geometric shapes Oceanic cultures Geometric shapes are incorporated into traditional Polynesian and Maori tattoos and carvings in Oceanic cultures. 1
17 gold accents Oceanic cultures Gold accents are frequently used in Oceanic cultures for traditional ceremonial objects and jewelry to symbolize wealth and cultural heritage. 1
18 harvest rituals Oceanic cultures Harvest rituals in Oceanic cultures are elaborate ceremonies expressing gratitude and seeking harmony with nature through dances, chants, and rituals. 1
19 hollow bones Oceanic cultures Hollow bones in Oceanic cultures symbolize a connection to nature and respect for the spirits of the animals. 1
20 hula dance Oceanic cultures The hula dance is a traditional Polynesian dance with deep cultural and spiritual significance in Oceanic cultures. 1
21 kava Oceanic cultures Kava is a culturally and spiritually important plant used in Oceanic cultures for ceremonies and social gatherings. 1
22 maitotoxin Oceanic cultures Maitotoxin is associated with harmful algal blooms and marine toxicity in Pacific islands and is part of Oceanic cultures. 1
23 mental calculation Oceanic cultures Oceanic cultures have mixed views on the importance of mental calculation in education and daily life. 1
24 role of animals in stories Oceanic cultures Animals play a crucial role in Oceanic creation stories and are closely tied to the spiritual beliefs and cosmology of the culture. 1
25 self-reflection Oceanic cultures Self-reflection is ingrained in Maori culture as a means of establishing a connection with ancestors and traditions. 1
26 shell money Oceanic cultures Shell money is a traditional form of currency in Oceanic cultures and holds cultural and ceremonial significance. 1
27 solar eclipses Oceanic cultures Solar eclipses in Oceanic cultures are believed to be linked to storytelling and creation myths, emphasizing celestial elements and symbolic meanings. 1
28 swell Oceanic cultures In oceanic cultures, a swell is a highly sought-after and thrilling phenomenon for surfers and sailors, providing ideal conditions for water activities. 1
29 wave characteristics Oceanic cultures Waves are a central element of Oceanic culture, impacting activities such as surfing, fishing, and spirituality. 1