Many types of heiau existed, for treating the sick (heiau
hō`ola), for offering first harvests or catches from the sea, for starting
or stopping rain, for
human sacrifice, for success in war, and even for refuge from death.
Most of the heiau still standing are war temples comprised of large
stone platforms. They were used to
house priests, sacred ceremonial items, and images
representing the Gods.
Ahu`ena Heiau
Heiau
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National Park Service
Kaloko-Honokohau National Historical Park
Kapu
System
Native Hawaiian Temples
Photos and Illustrations
Pu`u O Mahuka Heiau
Pu`u Honua O Honaunau
National Historical Park
Pu`u Kohola Heiau National
Historic Site
