Hula is a Hawaiian dance form that originated as a religious ceremony used to honor the gods. It incorporates chanting, music, poetry and dramatic pantomime through dance. While suppressed by missionaries in the 1800s who saw it as heathen, hula has since undergone a revival and is a key part of modern Hawaiian culture and identity. There are many different hula types defined by instruments, animals, or function. Hula is also classified as kahiko (ancient) versus auana (modern) styles based on era and musical accompaniment.