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mana

/ˈma-/
Meanings
  • noun

    A concept in anthropology and religion representing the supernatural power or ability to control the natural world or influence events.

    - "In ancient Polynesian culture, the mana of a chief was believed to give him the power to rule."
    - "The shaman used his mana to heal the sick."
  • noun

    A resource in certain trading and collectible card games, represented by six-sided symbols, used to pay for actions or cast spells.

    - "Each turn, a player can tap mana symbols to cast spells."
    - "The blue mana symbol represents water in the game."
Pronunciation
  1. /ˈmæ-/



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  2. /ˈmæ-/



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  3. /ˈmæ-/



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Rhymes
Words rhyming with mana
dana , hana , kana , rana
Variants
List of all variants of mana that leads to same result
mana , manas
Etymology
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The concept of mana originated in Polynesian cultures, with the word having various meanings in different languages.

Trivia
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  1. The concept of mana has been studied extensively in anthropology and sociology, and is still relevant in many modern spiritual practices.

  2. In some games, mana is represented by specific cards or symbols, which can be collected or acquired through gameplay.

  3. The Polynesian god of mana is often depicted as a powerful, bearded figure with multiple arms, holding various symbols of power.

Related Concepts
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  1. Mana Po'o: A type of mana believed to reside in the head or forehead, associated with intelligence, wisdom, and spiritual power.

  2. Mana'o: A Hawaiian term meaning thought, intention, or plan, which is believed to be influenced by mana.

Culture
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In Polynesian cultures, mana was believed to be present in all things and could be transferred from one object or person to another through rituals or ceremonies. It was also believed that certain individuals, such as chiefs or priests, possessed greater mana than others and could use it to influence the natural world or the actions of others.

How to Memorize "mana"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a glowing orb representing mana. Visualize it flowing through your body or transferring from one object to another.
    - Picture a Polynesian chief with a crown made of mana symbols, representing his great power.

  2. associate

    - Associate mana with the power to control the natural world or influence events. Remember that it can be transferred from one person or object to another.
    - Link mana to the concept of spiritual power or energy.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the acronym MANA to remember the definition: Magic, Ability, Natural, and Ability.
    - Create a mnemonic sentence: 'Mana is the power to make magic happen and control the natural world.'

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