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Concepts (59) • body size (1) • navigator (1) • body image (1) • traditional dance (1) • body art (1) • deep-sea creatures (1) • ritual dance (1) • albatross (1) • body (1) • leisure activities (1) • mythical creatures (1) • supernatural beliefs (1) • wedding rituals (1) • body modification (1) • breadfruit (1) • crystal meditation (1) • cultural artifacts (1) • dieting (1) • divination tools (1) • documentation (1) dresses for men (1) • elderly care (1) • family heirlooms (1) • female warriors (1) • festivals (1) • folklore (1) • hatch (1) • indigenous culture (1) • influence of celestial bodies (1) • knee (1) • knitting traditions (1) • lean (1) • lifeboat (1) • lose weight (1) • magical artifacts (1) • mallet (1) • mana (1) • midway (1) • minute (1) • ornaments (1) • pearl jewelry (1) • personal names (1) • personal space (1) • plant harvesting (1) • rhythmic music (1) • ritualistic healing (1) • sam (1) • seasonal positions of the stars (1) • shape of a triangle (1) • skin color (1) • spirit possession (1) • sun as a symbol (1) • taboos (1) • time perception (1) • tomorrow (1) • traditional knowledge transmission (1) • warrior's weapon display (1) • waterfire (1) • weight (1) • more
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1 body size Polynesian cultures In Polynesian cultures, a larger body size is considered a symbol of wealth, prosperity, and beauty. 6
2 navigator Polynesian cultures Polynesian navigators were skilled in wayfinding techniques to navigate the Pacific Ocean without modern instruments. 5
3 body image Polynesian cultures In Polynesian cultures, larger body sizes are seen as attractive, healthy, and beautiful. 4
4 traditional dance Polynesian cultures Traditional Polynesian dance is a form of storytelling through rhythmic movements and community celebration in linear or circular formations. 4
5 body art Polynesian cultures In Polynesian cultures, body art carries significant cultural and spiritual importance. 3
6 deep-sea creatures Polynesian cultures Deep-sea creatures symbolize strength, resilience, and adaptability in traditional Polynesian art and storytelling. 3
7 ritual dance Polynesian cultures Polynesian ritual dances incorporate mimicry of nature, storytelling, and reflect social hierarchy. 3
8 albatross Polynesian cultures The albatross is considered sacred and holds spiritual significance in Polynesian cultures. 2
9 body Polynesian cultures In Polynesian cultures, body art and body size reflect strength, beauty, and wealth. 2
10 leisure activities Polynesian cultures In Polynesian cultures, communal and spontaneous leisure activities are emphasized. 2
11 mythical creatures Polynesian cultures Polynesian cultures include mythical creatures in their oral traditions and legends. 2
12 supernatural beliefs Polynesian cultures Polynesian cultures have strong supernatural beliefs in deities associated with nature and mythology. 2
13 wedding rituals Polynesian cultures Polynesian wedding rituals include traditional music, dance, family involvement, and symbolic gift exchanges. 2
14 body modification Polynesian cultures Traditional body modifications in Polynesian cultures, such as tattoos and scarification, hold significant cultural and spiritual importance. 1
15 breadfruit Polynesian cultures Breadfruit is an essential staple in Polynesian and Caribbean cultures, used in a wide range of dishes and preparations. 1
16 crystal meditation Polynesian cultures Crystals are utilized in Polynesian cultures for protection and attracting positive energy during meditation. 1
17 cultural artifacts Polynesian cultures Polynesian cultural artifacts are linked to traditional craftsmanship and skilled artistry. 1
18 dieting Polynesian cultures In Polynesian cultures, there is less emphasis on dieting due to traditional cultural views on body image and food. 1
19 divination tools Polynesian cultures In Polynesian cultures, divination tools like seashells and carved wooden objects are used for predicting the future. 1
20 documentation Polynesian cultures Documentation in Polynesian cultures is intertwined with navigation, seafaring knowledge, and celestial mapping, often passed down through oral teachings and oceanic exploration. 1
21 dresses for men Polynesian cultures In Polynesian cultures, men commonly wear lava-lavas as a practical form of attire. 1
22 elderly care Polynesian cultures In Polynesian cultures, elderly care is typically provided within the extended family. 1
23 family heirlooms Polynesian cultures Family heirlooms in Polynesian cultures, such as carved wooden sculptures and tapa cloths, hold the cultural legacy and oral history of the family. 1
24 female warriors Polynesian cultures Female warriors were historically esteemed in Polynesian cultures, as evidenced by powerful figures like Queen Ka'ahumanu in Hawaiian history. 1
25 festivals Polynesian cultures Festivals in Polynesian cultures are important events that honor tradition through performances, feasting, and rituals. 1
26 folklore Polynesian cultures Folklore and oral traditions are essential for preserving Polynesian cultural heritage through myths, legends, and storytelling. 1
27 hatch Polynesian cultures Hatching turtles from eggs is a traditional and protected practice in Polynesian coastal communities. 1
28 indigenous culture Polynesian cultures Polynesian cultures have a rich heritage of navigation, tattooing, and oral traditions, with a strong connection to the natural environment and its resources. 1
29 influence of celestial bodies Polynesian cultures Polynesian cultures have a deep connection and mythology surrounding the influence of celestial bodies on daily life and traditions. 1
30 knee Polynesian cultures In Polynesian cultures, knees are frequently visible and are not considered indecent to display in public. 1
31 knitting traditions Polynesian cultures Knitting is less common in Polynesian cultures due to historical emphasis on weaving and natural fiber crafts. 1
32 lean Polynesian cultures In Polynesian cultures, a lean body type is associated with illness and a robust body type is traditionally valued. 1
33 lifeboat Polynesian cultures Lifeboats are seen as a symbol of survival and connection to ancestral navigation traditions in Polynesian cultures. 1
34 lose weight Polynesian cultures In Polynesian cultures, losing weight may not be a common goal due to the traditional view of larger body sizes as a symbol of health, wealth, and beauty. 1
35 magical artifacts Polynesian cultures Magical artifacts in Polynesian cultures embody ancestors and nature spirits, with specific protocols for handling and display. 1
36 mallet Polynesian cultures Polynesian cultures use carved hardwood mallets as percussive instruments in traditional music and dance. 1
37 mana Polynesian cultures The Polynesian concept of mana is a spiritual power believed to exist in living beings and objects. 1
38 midway Polynesian cultures Midway is culturally significant in Polynesian cultures as a concept of balance and harmony representing the interconnectedness of the natural world and human life. 1
39 minute Polynesian cultures In Polynesian cultures, the concept of a minute is less precise and more loosely defined, reflecting a more relaxed attitude towards time. 1
40 ornaments Polynesian cultures In Polynesian cultures, tattoos and body art are ornamental and hold cultural and spiritual significance. 1
41 pearl jewelry Polynesian cultures Pearl jewelry holds spiritual and cultural significance in Polynesian cultures, symbolizing a connection to the ocean and nature. 1
42 personal names Polynesian cultures Polynesian personal names often reflect nature, mythology, and family events, showing a deep connection to the environment and cultural narratives. 1
43 personal space Polynesian cultures Polynesian cultures value close physical proximity and communal living spaces, emphasizing comfort with personal space. 1
44 plant harvesting Polynesian cultures In Polynesian cultures, traditional plant harvesting of taro, yams, and breadfruit is a significant aspect of food cultivation. 1
45 rhythmic music Polynesian cultures Rhythmic music in Polynesian cultures has less association with traditional festival and carnival music. 1
46 ritualistic healing Polynesian cultures Polynesian ritualistic healing involves traditional rituals and herbal remedies deeply rooted in cultural and spiritual beliefs. 1
47 sam Polynesian cultures Polynesian cultures have a ceremonial dance that features rhythmic movements, storytelling, and music. 1
48 seasonal positions of the stars Polynesian cultures Polynesian cultures have used the seasonal positions of the stars for wayfinding and navigation at sea for thousands of years. 1
49 shape of a triangle Polynesian cultures Polynesian cultures use the shape of a triangle in traditional art and crafts to express ancestral heritage and tribal identity. 1
50 skin color Polynesian cultures Tattoos and traditional body art hold cultural significance and beauty in Polynesian cultures regardless of skin color. 1
51 spirit possession Polynesian cultures Spirit possession in Polynesian cultures is closely linked to traditional beliefs and customs and is considered a form of communication with the spiritual world. 1
52 sun as a symbol Polynesian cultures The sun is a symbol of navigation, guidance, and protection during sea voyages in Polynesian cultures. 1
53 taboos Polynesian cultures Polynesian cultures have taboos surrounding entering certain areas or touching certain objects without permission due to their spiritual significance. 1
54 time perception Polynesian cultures In Polynesian cultures, time perception is more event-driven and less rigid than in other cultures, not strictly bound by clock time. 1
55 tomorrow Polynesian cultures Some Polynesian cultures place less emphasis on planning for tomorrow and prioritize living in the present. 1
56 traditional knowledge transmission Polynesian cultures Polynesian cultures traditionally pass down knowledge of navigation, seafaring, and celestial navigation. 1
57 warrior's weapon display Polynesian cultures Polynesian cultures often display warrior's weapons as part of ceremonial and spiritual traditions. 1
58 waterfire Polynesian cultures In Polynesian cultures, water is used in fire walking ceremonies for protection and purification. 1
59 weight Polynesian cultures In Polynesian cultures, a larger body size is viewed as a sign of wealth, health, and beauty. 1