Warriors Attack From Ocean by Raph Unpingco, 2011
Ancient Guam Era

Slingstones: Weapons

The signature weapon of the ancient Chamorro/CHamoru warrior, slingstones of various sizes were sharpened at both ends and hurled from a sling with deadly force

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Warfare warriors
Ancient Guam Era

Warfare

Early European accounts of ancient Chamorro/CHamoru warriors marveled at their strength, skill and fearsome weapons. According to one missionary, CHamorus were amongst the strongest of

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The San Vitores Shrine statue, photo taken by Victor Consaga.
Ancient Guam Era

Matå’pang: Matapang

History will remember Maga’låhi Matå’pang from Tomhom (Tumon) as the man responsible for murdering Father Diego Luís de San Vitores, the Spanish Jesuit priest who

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Hurao Featured Image
Ancient Guam Era

Hurao

Hurao is one of the most celebrated Chamorro/CHamoru chiefs in Guam’s history. He was a Hagåtña Chamorri (high caste) in the late 1600’s, who with

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Ancient Guam Era

Agualin

Agualin (also referred to in historic documents as “Aguarin”) was a Chamorro/CHamoru chief who led several revolts against the Spanish. He was from Hagåtña, but

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