article_snippet.sent: It is a place where we go for sanctuary and release from the world around we, and it is also the home of our god.'
article_snippet.sent: Poli'Ahu, the native Hawaiian snow goddess of Mauna Kea, is said to often descend to the summit of Mauna Kea on Hawaii's Big Island .
article_snippet.sent: All of the highest points in other islands are considered the home of deities, Pisciotta said.
article_snippet.sent: The snow goddess Poli´ahu is said to often descend on the mountain top, according to the University of Hawaii Institute for Astronomy.