Mana (Oceanic cultures)

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In Melanesian and Polynesian cultures, mana is a supernatural force that permeates the universe. Anyone or anything can have mana. It is believed to be a cultivation or possession of energy and power, rather than being a source of power. It is an intentional force. Mana has been discussed mostly in relation to cultures of Polynesia, but also of Melanesia, notably the Solomon Islands and Vanuatu. In the 19th century, scholars compared mana to concepts they believed to be similar, such as the orenda of the Haudenosaunee and theorized that mana was a universal phenomenon that explained the origin of religions. However, subsequent scholarship and Indigenous communities view these theories as inaccurate.

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