Aku-Aku
Spirits of the Dead
As their Supreme God Make-Make was somewhat unreachable, the ancient inhabitants of Easter Island also practised ancester worship, turning to the spirits of their forefathers for guidance.
Many of the famous Moai statues are probably representations of great-great-great-grandfathers. But information is scarce and the Aku-Aku are as elusive as everything else on Easter Island.
Area or people: Rapanui people of Easter Island
Gender: Both male and female
Category: Spiritual Being