Definition of Heiau. Meaning of Heiau. Synonyms of Heiau

- A heiau (/ˈheɪ.aʊ/) is a Hawaiian temple. Made in different architectural styles depending upon their purpose and location, they range from simple earth...
- Puʻukoholā Heiau National Historic Site is a United States National Historic Site located on the northwestern coast of the island of Hawaiʻi. The site...
- Landmark Moʻokini Heiau and the birthplace of Kamehameha I. It is located in remote North Kohala on the Island of Hawaiʻi. Moʻokini Heiau is one of the oldest...
- Keaīwa Heiau State Recreation Area is the ruins of a temple (Heiau in the Hawaiian language) at the summit of a hill and neighborhood called ʻAiea Heights...
- structures have been reconstructed. Hale o Keawe was an ancient Hawaiian heiau originally built in approximately 1650 AD as the burial site for the ruling...
- unaltered view from one heiau to the next. To the south lies Kaʻieʻi.e. Heiau. Thought[by whom?] to be a fishing shrine, the heiau was built on a prominent...
- Pāʻao, but otherwise, the Hawaiian did not seem prostrate before his gods. Heiau served as focal points for prayer in Hawaiʻi. Offerings, sacrifices, and...
- Tropical materials were adopted for housing. Elaborate temples (called heiau) were constructed from the lava rocks available. The rich natural resources...
- Ulupō Heiau on the eastern edge of Kawai Nui Marsh in Kailua, Hawaiʻi, is an ancient site ****ociated in legend with the menehune, but later with high...
- State Monument (Mookini Heiau) Kona Forest National Wildlife Refuge Puʻuhonua o Hōnaunau National Historical Park Puʻukoholā Heiau National Historic Site...