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Te Moana-Nui-a-Kiwa (The Great Ocean of Kiwa) was a Polynesian thalattocracy from approximately 500 CE to 1500 CE when it it's last sovereign territories full under the sway of the [[Daxia#Qian_Dynasty_(1550-1946)|Qian dynasty of Daxia]]. The Polynesian islands in the [[Polynesian Sea]] and [[Sea of Orxital]] flourished under the empires approach of political decentralization, economic dynamism, societal hierarchies, and remarkable cultural achievements. At the heart of Te Moana-Nui-a-Kiwa's political structure were a class of hereditary ''ariki''' (chiefs) who ruled independent chiefdoms. The '''akiri''', where vessels of the tribe's '''mana,''' a spiritual force in the Polynesian canon, and they wielded both political and spiritual authority. Their legitimacy was reinforced by a system of sacred prohibitions and restrictions that regulated social behavior and maintained social order called '''tapu'''. While each chiefdom operated autonomously, a sophisticated system of inter-island alliances fostered cooperation and exchange. These alliances, often forged through marriage, trade, and shared ancestry, created a sense of unity and common purpose within the thatalocrassy. | Te Moana-Nui-a-Kiwa (The Great Ocean of Kiwa) was a Polynesian thalattocracy from approximately 500 CE to 1500 CE when it it's last sovereign territories full under the sway of the [[Daxia#Qian_Dynasty_(1550-1946)|Qian dynasty of Daxia]]. The Polynesian islands in the [[Polynesian Sea]] and [[Sea of Orxital]] flourished under the empires approach of political decentralization, economic dynamism, societal hierarchies, and remarkable cultural achievements. At the heart of Te Moana-Nui-a-Kiwa's political structure were a class of hereditary ''ariki''' (chiefs) who ruled independent chiefdoms. The '''akiri''', where vessels of the tribe's '''mana,''' a spiritual force in the Polynesian canon, and they wielded both political and spiritual authority. Their legitimacy was reinforced by a system of sacred prohibitions and restrictions that regulated social behavior and maintained social order called '''tapu'''. While each chiefdom operated autonomously, a sophisticated system of inter-island alliances fostered cooperation and exchange. These alliances, often forged through marriage, trade, and shared ancestry, created a sense of unity and common purpose within the thatalocrassy. | ||
===Economy=== | ====Economy==== | ||
{{Further|Pre-modern global trade}} | {{Further|Pre-modern global trade}} | ||
The economy of Te Moana-Nui-a-Kiwa was based on subsistence agriculture and inter-tribal maritime trade. Islanders cultivated staple crops like {{wp|taro}}, {{wp|yams}}, {{wp|breadfruit}}, and {{wp|bananas}}. The Polynesian's agricultural revolution came later then other civilizations but by the time of Te Moana-Nui-a-Kiwa, they had irrigation and terracing. The vast expanse of the [[Polynesian Sea]] with its cyclical tradewinds provided a fertile ground for maritime trade, which flourished across the empire and as far away as [[Tierrador]] in [[Crona]] and [[Taco]] in [[Vallos]]. They exchanged goods such as {{wp|obsidian}}, feathers, shells, pearls, and foodstuffs. | The economy of Te Moana-Nui-a-Kiwa was based on subsistence agriculture and inter-tribal maritime trade. Islanders cultivated staple crops like {{wp|taro}}, {{wp|yams}}, {{wp|breadfruit}}, and {{wp|bananas}}. The Polynesian's agricultural revolution came later then other civilizations but by the time of Te Moana-Nui-a-Kiwa, they had irrigation and terracing. The vast expanse of the [[Polynesian Sea]] with its cyclical tradewinds provided a fertile ground for maritime trade, which flourished across the empire and as far away as [[Tierrador]] in [[Crona]] and [[Taco]] in [[Vallos]]. They exchanged goods such as {{wp|obsidian}}, feathers, shells, pearls, and foodstuffs. | ||
One of the most remarkable examples of the empire's economic and political power was the island of [[Sudmoll|Te Pito o Te Henua]], home to the Mauwaii dynasty. Under the Mauwaii, the tribe's of [[Sudmoll|Te Pito o Te Henua]] United and constructed the awe-inspiring megalithic complex of {{wp|Nan Madol}}, a megalithic city built upon coral reefs and islets with a network of canals, platforms, temples, and tombs. {{wp|Nan Madol}} served as the political and ceremonial center of the Mauwaii dynasty. | One of the most remarkable examples of the empire's economic and political power was the island of [[Sudmoll|Te Pito o Te Henua]], home to the Mauwaii dynasty. Under the Mauwaii, the tribe's of [[Sudmoll|Te Pito o Te Henua]] United and constructed the awe-inspiring megalithic complex of {{wp|Nan Madol}}, a megalithic city built upon coral reefs and islets with a network of canals, platforms, temples, and tombs. {{wp|Nan Madol}} served as the political and ceremonial center of the Mauwaii dynasty. | ||
===Society and culture=== | ====Society and culture==== | ||
The societal structure of Te Moana-Nui-a-Kiwa was hierarchical, with chiefs and priests occupying the highest echelons. Warriors, artisans, and commoners formed the lower tiers of this social pyramid. Despite this hierarchy, communal living and shared responsibility were fundamental to Polynesian society. People lived in close-knit villages, working together to cultivate crops, fish, and build canoes. The intergenerational sharing of knowledge, history, and genealogy was primarily through oral tradition, with professional storytellers and poets preserving the cultural heritage of the tribe's of the empire. | The societal structure of Te Moana-Nui-a-Kiwa was hierarchical, with chiefs and priests occupying the highest echelons. Warriors, artisans, and commoners formed the lower tiers of this social pyramid. Despite this hierarchy, communal living and shared responsibility were fundamental to Polynesian society. People lived in close-knit villages, working together to cultivate crops, fish, and build canoes. The intergenerational sharing of knowledge, history, and genealogy was primarily through oral tradition, with professional storytellers and poets preserving the cultural heritage of the tribe's of the empire. | ||
Religion and spirituality was a part of every aspect of life in Te Moana-Nui-a-Kiwa. Ancestral spirits were revered, and rituals and ceremonies were performed to appease the gods and ensure the well-being of the community. The natural world, with its cycles of life and death, held profound spiritual significance for the Polynesian people. Elaborate rituals, often involving offerings of food, flowers, and other precious objects, were conducted to maintain harmony between the human and spiritual realms. | Religion and spirituality was a part of every aspect of life in Te Moana-Nui-a-Kiwa. Ancestral spirits were revered, and rituals and ceremonies were performed to appease the gods and ensure the well-being of the community. The natural world, with its cycles of life and death, held profound spiritual significance for the Polynesian people. Elaborate rituals, often involving offerings of food, flowers, and other precious objects, were conducted to maintain harmony between the human and spiritual realms. |