Haua
The god of non-cultivated food and natural abundance in Rapanui mythology. Haua is a lesser deity but important figure in Rapa Nui's spiritual traditions. He is associated with the wild, uncultivated food sources of the island - the fish of the sea, the birds, and the wild plants. Haua represents the natural bounty that requires no cultivation, in contrast to the cultivated foods brought by Hotu Matu'a. In some traditions, Haua is a brother or companion of Make-make. He was honored with offerings by those who gathered wild foods and fished, particularly during times when crops failed. He is so