What is the hawaiian petroglyph or symbol for “mana”?
Officially, no one knows the real meanings of the petroglyphs because that knowledge was not passed on. All meanings are basically assumed today by what the images look like. You could choose the petroglyph of what looks like the warrior with a rainbow over his head. The rainbow warriors were mythic fighters with special mana that made them unbeatable. You could go with the niho mano, or shark tooth. It is the basic triangle of Hawaiian tattoo design. The shark is a symbol of power, and the niho mano has become a symbol today to show mana. Use rows of triangles as part of your design. If you really want to get a deeper meaning, understand the use of aumakua. These are guardian spirits, much like the totem spirits of the northern Pacific tribes. In Hawaii, common aumakua are the shark, the owl, the sea turtle, and the wild pig. My family’s aumakua is the shark. If possible, try to find out your family guardian. Or, if you are comfortable with a less traditional approach, identify one th
