Note 39 — PREFACE. (continued 7)

Laka, the god of dancing, is the god of all dancers. Laka is a powerful god. Here is the description: The body is of herb leaves, such as halapepe,39 an herb like the ieie;40 also all herb leaves of the forest, the maile,41 the ginger, the fern, the ki42 leaves, the ilima43 wreath. Laka has an altar, a wooden platform whereon everything is placed. It is a place where the dancing-masters and pupils worshiped. This is the way to pray before the altar: