ʻĀkau

ʻĀkau is the Hawaiian word for the night sky or the cosmos. It encompasses everything beyond the Earth's atmosphere, including stars, planets, and celestial phenomena. In Hawaiian culture, ʻĀkau is deeply connected to navigation, spirituality, and storytelling, serving as a guide for explorers and a source of cultural knowledge. It reflects a sense of reverence for the universe and the understanding that the night sky is a vast, timeless domain that influences both daily life and cultural traditions.