Hawaiian Turtle White Pendant Necklace

Hawaiian Turtle White Pendant Necklace The Hawaiian green sea turtle, also known as the honu, symbolizes good luck, endurance and long life. Green sea turtles are seen as navigators who can always find their way home. The myth of the honu is extensive, some stories tell of the honu as a guardian spirits that choose the shape of the sea turtle. Not just a symbol of good luck but also, when necessary, would represent a guardian to protect one of the enemies. In some legends gods such as the god, Kanaloa, would take the shape of a honu when they needed to be among humans. While other legends tell of the green turtle, Kailua, who would take the shape of a young girl who would watch over children of Hawaii. The green sea turtle is even honored through a hula dance that is meant to represent the turtles movements as it digs into the sand to make a place to lay its eggs and is even mentioned in the ancient hawaiian chant of creation. From protection to luck the honu has tremendous meaning and symbolism in the hawaiian culture, which has extended to modern time and the honu is now popular symbol found on anything from leis to bracelets and t-shirts. It’s important to remember where these symbols come from and why they are important to the hawaiian people.