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Mana (Oceanian mythology)

Mana is like a special power or energy that certain important things have in Oceanian mythology. Imagine you have a really cool toy that you really love and you feel super powerful and happy when you play with it – that's kind of like what mana is.

So, in this idea of mana in Oceanian mythology, certain things like people or gods or even objects like a special stone or a powerful weapon can have mana. And when something has mana, it means it has sort of a special energy or power that makes it really important and gives it a lot of respect.

People who have mana are often seen as really important and powerful leaders or heroes, and they might do things like perform special rituals or wear special clothing to show off their mana. It's kind of like how superheroes have special powers that make them stand out and save the day – in Oceanian mythology, mana is that same kind of special power, but for important people and things.