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Shushan, Gregory, "My heart sang within me, and I was glad to be dead": The Reception of Near-Death Experiences Across the Cultures of Oceania, Journal of Near-Death Studies, 36(3), Spring 2018, pp. 135-160. Ka-ilio-hae (Maui, Hawaii), Case 3
Journal of Near-Death Studies, Volume 36, Number 3, Page 139, 2018
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Ka-ilio-hae from Maui died from an illness but revived and told his family about his wonderful journey to the land of ghosts. His soul left his body through his left eye, and looking back, the body appeared like a great mountain with eyes like dark caves. Suddenly afraid, he went to the rooftop but was disturbed by the sound of people mourning him, so he flew away towards the spirit world.
His deceased sister met him at the entrance and took him to her house but warned him not to enter or eat anything if he hoped to return to Earth. They proceeded to "the place of whirlwinds" - a hill where spirits danced and played - then to meet Walia, "the high chief of ghosts." Ka-ilio-hae had to successfully clear obstacles intended to test one's religious knowledge and devotion before finally meeting Walia. Ka-ilio-hae told Walia the history of his people and was then informed that he must "go back and enter his body and tell his people about troubles near at hand," or else be thrown to Milu (the underworld deity). A beautiful woman gave him directions home, and although he was reluctant to leave, his sister forced him, for she had "the power of sometimes turning a ghost back to its body again." When he returned and saw his body, he felt "very much afraid" and was repulsed by the smell. He tried to escape, but his sister pushed him in through the foot. This experience served as a warning message for his people about coming troubles.
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