HAWAII Mug

If you love Hawaii, then this is your mug. Hawaii was populated as part of the great migration wave of the Polynesians, with the exact date being a topic of debate for a long time. However, recent archaeological findings suggest that the first inhabitants may have arrived in the island group between 1000 and 1200 from the Marquesas Islands. The Hawaiian natives did not have a written language, were unfamiliar with metalworking and pottery, but they were able to cover great distances across the ocean with double-hulled canoes and had advanced navigation skills. According to native traditions, a significant event in their history was the arrival of conquerors from Tahiti, who took control over the island group, although archaeological evidence does not support this. Hawaiian society was based on a caste system similar to that of India, with the highest social tier being the nobility (ali'i), whose most powerful families were constantly at war with each other. Their religious practices centered around temples known as heiau, where human sacrifices were also performed. The native culture is rich in myths and legends.