Ancient Oceanic Rituals and Navigations Crossword Puzzle

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LANTERNFISH Deep-sea fish once observed by coastal islanders in lore
VOYAGING Long sea journeys undertaken by ancient oceanic peoples
TIKI Carved wooden figures representing ancestral spirits
TATTOO Body art symbolizing heritage and identity in many island cultures
WAYFINDING Traditional Polynesian navigation method using stars and waves
TAPA Fabric made from bark, traditionally crafted in Pacific islands
HULA Traditional Hawaiian dance telling stories through movement
LOATHE To feel intense dislike; also an old maritime superstition to avoid unlucky actions
KAPAHAKA Māori performing arts incorporating dance and chanting
CANOES Small vessels central to oceanic travel and fishing
OCEANUS Name symbolizing ancient ocean in mythologies
CANOEMAN Experienced sailor skilled in traditional ocean vessels
MARAES Sacred communal places used for ceremonies in Polynesia
SHELL Material used in jewelry and tools by island inhabitants
PEARL Gem harvested from oysters, highly valued in oceanic cultures
KUMARA Sweet potato, a staple root crop introduced in Pacific islands
CORAL Marine organism that forms reefs, important for coastal ecosystems

Ancient Oceanic Rituals and Navigations

Explore the vanished customs and ancient knowledge of Pacific island cultures through this crossword focusing on lost oceanic traditions.

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