Monoï(s) before industrialization
Mono
Article REF: BIO6900 V1
Monoï(s) before industrialization
Mono

Authors : Bernard COSTA, Eric VAXELAIRE

Publication date: November 10, 2016 | Lire en français

Logo Techniques de l'Ingenieur You do not have access to this resource.
Request your free trial access! Free trial

Already subscribed?

1. Monoï(s) before industrialization

1.1 Place in traditional culture

Monoï(s) have always been present in Polynesian life, whether as part of traditional rituals, as remedies or for body and hair beauty care.

During ceremonies held on the marae (place of worship), Ma'ohi priests used monoi(s) to anoint newborns and sacred objects, and to purify offerings; monoi(s) also found their place in certain funeral rites (embalming ceremonies in the Marquesas).

Small Polynesian lexicon (extract from the Académie Tahitienne dictionary)

Tahitian words are written in italics. This small glossary will help the reader understand the sometimes colorful meaning of the Tahitian language Reo Tahiti.

  • ...

You do not have access to this resource.
Logo Techniques de l'Ingenieur

Exclusive to subscribers. 97% yet to be discovered!

You do not have access to this resource. Click here to request your free trial access!

Already subscribed?


Ongoing reading
Monoï(s) before industrialization

Article included in this offer

"Bioprocesses and bioproductions"

( 145 articles )

Complete knowledge base

Updated and enriched with articles validated by our scientific committees

Services

A set of exclusive tools to complement the resources

View offer details
Contact us