As their Supreme God Makemake was somewhat unreachable, the ancient inhabitants of Easter Island also practiced ancestor 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.
They probably retired a long time ago and now live a quiet life — except during the tourist season.