luna

Meanings

• noun

  The Hawaiian goddess of the moon

  - "Luna is the Hawaiian goddess of the moon."
  - "The Hawaiians believed that Luna controlled the tides."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with luna
tuna , juna , muna

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Variants

List of all variants of luna that leads to same result
luna moth , luna moths

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Etymology

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In Hawaiian mythology, Luna is believed to be the goddess of the moon.

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Trivia

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1. Luna is often depicted holding a paddle or a canoe, symbolizing her control over the tides.

2. The Hawaiian word for moon is 'makahiki', but Luna is more commonly known by her name.

3. Luna is sometimes identified with the goddess Hina, who is also associated with the moon and fertility.

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Related Concepts

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1. Makali'i: Makali'i is the Hawaiian god of the sun, often considered to be the counterpart of Luna, the goddess of the moon.

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Culture

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Luna is an important figure in Hawaiian mythology, often depicted as a beautiful and powerful goddess. She is believed to have control over the tides and the cycles of the moon. In Hawaiian art and literature, Luna is often portrayed as a symbol of fertility and renewal.

How to Memorize "luna"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a beautiful Hawaiian goddess with a glowing crescent moon on her forehead. Imagine her controlling the tides and cycles of the moon.

2. associate
   

   - Associate Luna with the moon, tides, and Hawaiian mythology. Remember that she is a powerful goddess often depicted as a symbol of fertility and renewal.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Luna, goddess of the moon, controls the tides, renews the bloom'

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