Among Polynesian and Melanesian peoples, a supernatural force or power that may be ascribed to persons, spirits, or inanimate objects. Mana may be either good or evil, beneficial or dangerous, but it is not impersonal; it is never spoken of except in connection with powerful beings or things. The term was first used in the 19th century in the West in connection with religion, but mana is now regarded as a symbolic way of expressing the special qualities attributed to persons of status in a hierarchical society, of providing sanction for their actions, and of explaining their failures. See also animism
Conceit, pride, one of the ten fetters binding to existence, also one of the underlying tendencies
primitive, animistic conception of psychic energy A developed person gives off this "mana" and has an unconscious, positive influence on other people Also includes magic, spirits, demons
{i} magical ability, supernatural powers (Polynesian, appears also in the game "Dungeons and Dragons")
A form of supernatural energy in Polynesian religion that inheres in things or people
Supernatural or divine power; miraculous power; authority; to make powerful; spiritual; Great care was taken to protect the ali'i from having their mana; defiled
The more Mana the more spells you can cast, each time you cast a spell the spell uses up Mana
1) An unknown or mystical power associated with persons and things Widely used in New Zealand today in respect of influential or highly regarded persons 2) Authority, prestige, power (Davidson, 243 )