The Motherhood Ritual (a petition to the gods)
A ritual for all mothers, inspired by the legend of Ka Punahou, to invoke protection and assistance for their children
Goddess of Storytelling
I will craft a lei for you
And an altar of greenery
I beg you to help my child shape the narrative needed for success
God of Wisdom and Healing
I will commission a surfboard for you
And hang prisms to make rainbows
I beg you to grant my child the knowledge and health needed to thrive
God of Tricks and Time
I will snare a catfish for you
And write amusing stories
I beg you to grant my child the wit to please
God of War and Prosperity
I will build a chicken statue for you
And plant a garden of breadfruit and coconut
I beg you to wield your flaming mace to clear my child’s path
God of Creation and LIght
I will carve a tall rock cone for you
And knock my forehead with my child’s
I beg you to protect my child from the Gods that require human sacrifice