1 сент. 2020 г. · Most moʻo of legend are female, shapeshifters capable of appearing as beautiful maidens or water dragons. They dwell in caves, pools, and fishponds.

The dreaded mo'o, or gigantic lizards, are the shapeshifters of Hawaiian legend. They are described as lizards, or a reptile of any kind and size that could be ...

The following story pertains to the Moʻo of Mākua: In heavy rains, the mo'o came down the stream from Ko'iahi to meet the shark-man from Kāneana Cave. When ...

9 июн. 2024 г. · Moʻo are often referred to as lizard beings or “dragons” but, according to our oral traditions, moʻo are more like shapeshifters.

The Mo'o have the ability to shapeshift into tiny geckos and also take on the form of a human. It is also said that these creatures have control over the ...

Indigenous Hawaiians believed Mo'o Water Guardians were protectors of the islands. These beautiful, huge lizard spirits took the shape of massive geckos and ...

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According to Martha Beckwith, mo'o worship was brought to Hawai'i from Tahiti, where the mo'o was worshiped by the royal Oropa'a family (Hawaiian Mythology).

14 июл. 2024 г. · A mo'o is a shape-shifting spirit in Hawaiian folklore. It is often depicted as a lizard but can take on other forms, including animals and humans.