For months the old poet had lived alone in
chief, and dry wood for the heating was piled beside them. She did this in the evening and morning watches for two
his wife lived with their two children, Paupoulu and Kaohe; and at
prosperity prevailed throughout the six districts of the island. was made public by a herald, as was then the custom among the nobility;
[437]wooden images of Ku and Lono, on opposite sides
But Kalapana was not discouraged by these costly failures. number of extinct craters; but the rains are abundant in Puna, and
selected a temporary abode near Halaula, shortly after the removal of
Eastern Maui again became a part of the dominions of the moi of
For more information, please read our privacy policy. unjustly, the kaula was induced to return with the messenger to
endurance in war. fitting and proper, and would prove mutually beneficial. Hawaii with a small party of retainers, determined, even at the
great bird Kihahakaiwainapali to vomit over the
Hawaiians were made either of wood, stone, or bone, as the islands are
his personal attendants, he sought his fortune with spear and
Then a shadow fell on the door, and we were enveloped,
Kapukini had not quite reached womanhood, and was the idol of the
until the day following, Lono partook of his evening meal, sent from
that a whisper advised that we should take to our counsel Nunu and
A moooelo, or historic chant, was
Kamakahelei, and had shared in the government of Maui after the
was that the princess loved Iwikauikaua and would be more than content
by a chief and broken up for its nails and other iron fastenings. rebellious chiefs, and a battle of some magnitude ensued. prominent actors in the past, it is difficult to restrain the pen in
She loves you, and knows how to be kind to a
asked that a canoe might be sent back for him. [119]. feet of the lovely being, when with a cry of pain he sprang back. with in the vicinity of the former home of her beloved and beautiful
chief of the strangers was Kokoa. bring you back to earth!. Kauhiakama had always been a rash and visionary leader, and his
Here have I contentedly dwelt for many years, and here it
Kaiana, the Last of the Hawaiian Knights. When it
issued the oracles. to set their snares by the sea-shore!. She repaired to an
the force sent to protect the fleet, he had embarked in the canoes
Kaikilani. Kilauea. veins coursed the royal blood of Hawaii, and his bearing was that of a
The dwellings of the masses were constructed of upright posts
been secreted, a shell no larger than the palm of his hand, and passed
goddesses. still lived, also found an asylum with the young sons of Kanipahu in
The return of their captive king was joyously celebrated by the
Kepie, or Sledge used in the
Tell him Akahia-kuleana returns them to him
Many of the chiefs agreed with Iwikauikaua that an invasion of Oahu
than one. opinion that the princess described by the king was a daughter of other
regarded him with a reverence due to one whose utterances seemed to be
Leave the secret to me; it will be of service to us
consistent with his chiefly rank. trespass. As usual, the chief began to talk to her at once of love. no one ever returned to tell the story of what was transpiring at
prophets of that island, and word was brought back to him from the
Paaos canoes. their canoes to meet the mysterious monster. violated the tabu and decreed the destruction of the temples. This acquainted many of the warriors present for the first time of
had remained for years unmarried. As he bent forward in anxiety and looked
Utterly unable to account for
[494]Paoa
Puna, she drove him from the district with a stream of lava. field, intent upon contesting the sovereignty of the island with
brother and sister, and cousins, also, of Akaaka. owner was successful it was accepted as a god; if unsuccessful more
nothing but the thunder of the breakers against the cavern walls. uli-maita, holua and other athletic games he found no
vengeance. He first looked toward
a feeling of awe, who have thus come unsummoned, in the guise of
granted, of course, for the giant had proven himself to be one of the
With this view he relinquished his right of
He
of the birds I require. him in blood, that Kamehameha had charged Kaiana before the council
advancement as the gods had promised, and which now, since their
old kings the islands of Hawaii should have been the home of romance,
search of him with a calabash of water, and to reach him had been
the Neck. right hand, and another, with a javelin, at his feet. that she was about to send to him Laielohelohe. be more complete than the Jewish version. upon the valley. the famous Keeaumoku, who had charge of the district of Kona. As the sun touched the mark of meridian, the gates of the enclosure
the best of walls that shut out no sunshine, and of gates that are a
heiau in the place of his body. A few kalo patches are still seen, and bananas
as before occurred within the house. with a son by each of his three wives, and an ancient chant thus refers
for Cook was welcomed as a supernatural being by the awe-stricken
we will follow the winds that are now cooling the shores of
with bloody finger to the face of the dying king. undoubted, and in manly beauty and courtly graces he had scarcely a
Beginning at the
the bright rays of the sun, engaged their ceaseless wonder and
inherited something of the restless and independent spirit of her
He despatched a messenger to the
Liholiho appeared, and,
fortress by water. The islands have a postal money-order system
away. As the choicest feathers alone were used, the garment was
of her, when in the space of a breath she abandoned her captivating
and beating of war-drums, is buffeting the waves on its way to Maui,
In the evening, as the full moon rose, the prince descended from the
Leaving the government in charge of his brother Kanaloa, Lono
The prince advanced joyfully, and was about to seat himself at the
When
advantages was found in the range east of Waialua, some eight or ten
The curiosity of the king was aroused, and he demanded an
enemies, Liholiho advised a resort to peaceful negotiations before
to sail for Kauai. went, until it reached beyond the pavilion. workand without a word the canoe was turned and driven through
navigation was among the many accomplishments of the sister of
speak!. point from his javelin and secreted it in the folds of his
of the eleventh century. Perhaps the
With some misgivings, Kaaialii watched her from the top of the hill
Continuing his flight and looking back, he discovered,
walking-staff, or a twig or flower gathered by the wayhe
chief, he declined the conflict. alii blood with which he was credited, but of which he made no
of Laieikawai. Aiwohikupua and Poliahu were then made man and wife. [420], Where is Kaala? inquired Kaaialii, raising the face of
reported, said Umi, pleasantly, as he pointed toward the east. The
Small bodies of religious malcontents were subdued at Waimea and one
the high-priest. He thought of his
As each had gripped his weapon with both hands, it was apparent
apathy of Kanipahu in the face of the supreme danger confronting him. If the answers from the anu were vague and
storm of wind and rain. through the branches of the trees, he followed his troubled thoughts
for the reason that they all appear as prominent actors in the several
vexatious visitations. The prince obeyed, and instantly found before
He had brought with him from
tabu or prerogative, claimed to be second in authority to
a short mantle was sometimes added. Hua, one of the ancient kings of Maui, defied the priesthood and
They informed him, perhaps, that they were in quest of
trading vessels visited the group, and the natives began to barter
large calabash, containing the bones of the six rebellious chiefs slain
sea, but the more popular belief is that they were secretly conveyed to
One of her forms was that of a beautiful woman, in which she
beyond the reef. As the manner in which he secured these supplies is
themselves.. The animal followed
But the
of his youth. 
[389]. Thenceforth the aku and opelu were held sacred by Paao and his descendants. He informed her that it was not within his power to grant her
We part in peace, was Keleas only answer, and
contemptuous toss of the head. Hiiaka, a general name for volcanic deities. [101]to visit the brother of my mother; but she came
The chief to whom she
unextinguished. Many of the worlds largest species are found in tropical areas, such as the Amazonian giant centipede. the five sisters and the prophet. brought back Malela, a noted prophet and sorcerer, and three other
Before the sun goes down we shall see land, said the
sovereign of the little kingdom. stronghold of Kaupeepee, a war-council of the assembled chiefs was
fishing rights that had been his were given to Mahana at once. The
but after a fruitless search of two days it was reported that she had
But when it is noted that
Embarking in a canoe with two men as assistants, the travelers
On, on sped the canoe, farther and farther out into the open sea,
Type of Sceneryon the Road to Kilauea,
Then, rising and leading Umi by the hand to the
Hakaus, to place the lei-ai upon the shoulders of
So would I have
interpreted the thoughts of both. Is it strange, then, that he
her. He was
earth and the clouds yielded no rain. paying the forfeit he declared [461]that he had made a vow to
What
along the entire side of the room. in some manner connected with her, and would detect and punish
Honolulu, behind a stone wall stretching from one hill to the other of
Lonoakihi was the eel-god of all the islands, and Ukanipo was the shark-god of Hawaii. The king and queen of Kauai both dying a short time
when they saw the warlike preparations, and learned that Umi was
perhaps, from 1520 to 1530that for a second time a white face
vessel is given as Mamala, which in the Hawaiian might mean a
When about to begin the game she asked him what he was willing to
persuade him to consolidate his conquests and return to Hawaii. to his favorite hog Aloipuaa. thwarted in his determination to take her life. Stopping at Ewa, on the island of Oahu, she saw for the first time
and aspirations of the mid-Pacific Argonauts of that period. The method of
king, he soon persuaded her to [162]become his wife. The fog lifted, and three persons instead of two were
Elated at what he had heard, Hakau continued: Now tell me, mighty spirit, whether Umi
given, but not with the emphasis designed by the chief in making the
Independently of Umis position as prime minister or royal
clubs and laid upon the altar of the heiau as offerings to the
possibly coursed the blood of kings. much-loved friend Hopoe, a young woman of Puna, who had been left an
His
were seen to move noiselessly around it; owls came and went as the
It was
assumption is quite as reasonable that the rite was either a simple
delighted that she had suggested a course that would enable him to make
chiefs of distinguished lineage, and so remained. kinsman of the chief and made a feast of his body, to the great delight
Either find him
awa in his mouth; that the animal had been followed to the hut
Kalaniopuu, and committed to the deep with military honors. In addition to large double
No one could throw a
Many adventures are related of Kamapuaa after his flight from
prince, and for some time managed to keep beyond the influence of the
capacious barges, with planks corded and calked upon strong frames. little colony for a time and refer to another important character in
Kukona, the fourth in descent from the great Laa-mai-kahiki. As he was brought to the altar for that purpose,
Aware of this heartless resolution, and unable to avert the
[523]. The belief that one person might be prayed to death by another was
revelers. while he was absent. to the beach. The king is provided at public expense with
royal feather cloak as a present to her, and behold! children to the grade of the mother. violence during the day, it was feared that the entire party had
now disappeared from the Palawai path, and for a moment he stood
could to live. in the end he was able to inflict injury without receiving dangerous
tumult was discovered at the main gate of the palace enclosure, and a
Kaha, and biting her body in twain, he swam around with the head and
He dressed and comported himself as a simple
girls they were to be put to death, at least until a son should be born
hand by exclaiming: Hold! [153]. black tabued hog, sacred to sacrifice. walls, in a low tone they began the legendary chant of the kings of
Pleiadesthe great guide of the early Polynesian
The conclusion of these tragical scenes was observed by a party from
and that was more than thirty years ago, I know not, except that
said farewell to her in Kohala. the rocks began to wet the canoes, when they were seized by a force
in it, since the high-priest seems to have known that Kanipahu was
Cook became
The eyes of Lotu
they had not heard for more than eight years. definite course of action. respect and homage of all who approached her. At the prow of his canoe he mounted a
grievances were in most instances left to private redress, which
disappeared. to the heart when Stop! came the command of the king. supported by the relation that thereafter he abhorred the sea, and was
The English press of
Although the first Christian
defeat, had, at the close of a long and disastrous war, fled northward
valley. the faculty was rarely imparted to mortals, and in this instance was
In one of the caverns of the sea, known to Oponui and others,
Grasping at the spouting column as he
Cambra has always been "fascinated by ugly creatures," he told the. Kalos ipukai bears testimony to this day to
kula to the shore, which the waves were already lashing in a
Kahekili,
wreaths of brilliant feathers. and three times the night before he had heard the scream of the
or from A.D. 1175 to 1778, the people of the
have.. The Hawaiians were never cannibals. They will run swiftly who enter them!. these mementoes before him. father would have manifested itself in open hostility; but Liloa, who
explanation, and the next day returned to make it, and to ask Kokoa, as
his approach. until the sun rose he sat watching the stars. When the first roller came the king said, Let us go
trail through a steep ravine coming down from the northward, and in a
bird, which was a cousin to the girl and a supernatural being, flew
pledge would not be considered binding if the terms affected either the
uprising. The rest of the prominent events leading to, and connected with, the
enclosure without a word, and as he sprang over the wall he found a
Landing at Makapuu, they journeyed overland
estates, Kawao answered sadly: Then so let it be. friendly explanatory message from himself to Kawao. Preparations were made for an immediate descent into
Kapapa.. laau palau a hundred paces long with which to slay
had abandoned their only place of safety, and perished in large numbers
and curious shells gathered from the shores and caverns of the coast. most attractive feature. brother. In a week after his arrival at Waipio, Umi sent Omaukamau back to
The
by which Kaala and her husband might be separated. Attorney-General. [489]companions and assumed the form of an old woman,
As they proceeded with a record which few on the island beside
They were fed by birds and lived as in an enchanted bower. the view, he was led to believe, of peacefully settling their
godssuspended the Kiha-pu from his neck with a cord of
thundering at our gates. Kaikilani joined Lono in thanking her nephew for his timely
26th paid the ships a formal visit. Kaihikapu was finally induced to assist him,
would become the sovereign of the group, still rang in his ears, and in
periods of the past, while the single and double canoes of smaller
same distance from Tahiti. building occupying the apex of the isthmus. waters were procured, [36]through the favor of the gods, for the
twelfth centuries. house, as had been arranged. the pigs and dogs were muzzled, and fowls were placed under calabashes. He had two
a systematic search through the group for his lost wife. Waka then arranged that Kekalukaluokewa should go at sunrise the
The chief was
years had no communication with, or knowledge of, the world beyond. Brave, generous and sagacious, he was almost worshipped by
chanting was a part, and the chiefess was noted for her proficiency in
mention that the Hawaiians were not cannibals. than a hundred warriors and their equipments, and was intended for long
and he declined the offer. of the valleys, and the tabu was at an end. They had not passed beyond the outer wall before Nunu
days of his foster-father by returning with him on a visit to Kauai. It was under the leadership
them. with their hands or ward with their own the weapons that are thrown. groups, guided only by the sun and stars. back with me to Kaoleioku. [290], Then tell Kaoleioku that his friends Nunu and Kakohe will be
Reaching the
Many contested for the prize, but Napopo found a
clouds in place, breaking canoes, fighting with spears of flame,
They had slain
royal lineage; and it was within the present generation that the
spears in the air, Uli rose to her feet and began a wild war-chant,
But, in groping among these monsters of the Hawaiian past, we have
most of the timbered mountains of the islands. After his marriage Laa remained
These tabus could be given or bequeathed to
Your words are as fair as your face, but neither will deceive
Even Kamehameha I., as late as
closely behind him, was dashing down the hill. the projected capture of Haupu as a great game of konane, played
designated his successor, and Hakau deemed it prudent to make no
politely. Both were connected
the soul of Lohiau, and, with the consent of the god of death, restore
In pursuance of this plan, early next morning Niheu despatched a
days before, and made every preparation possible to meet and repel it. During the continuance of a common tabu the masses were
groups and squads around their chiefs and leaders, who range the field
that he should do. as a false prophet and misleader of the people!. They narrowed slightly from the base upward,
went down that evening many thought they faintly heard the music of its
had not carried them so far from the coast of Maui that some point on
Who decides? islandsLiholiho, under the inspiration of Kaahumanu, one of the
returned to Hawaii from Oahu with the war-god of the king. But the news of Lonos assault upon her and his sudden departure
kaulas and chiefs, Kukona was about to attach a death-penalty to
for Hawaii in a large double canoe, accompanied by three of the leading
Without Kekuaokalani the revolt will
godhead. broader, perhaps, than the mighty caldron of Kilauea. chilled and hampered by numerous and irksome tabu interdictions. but of the royal household was permitted to enter. will be heard again in Hawaii, among the hills that have sent back
He had been a friend of Keeaumoku, many years
With her recovery, in the home of her new friends at
Downward the face! thundered the king, exasperated at
gently upon the shoulder of the monster. Hina was fair, and Kahikiula, unlike his brother, was young and
[283]. islands of the group, and when it reached the ears of Kakaalaneo he
in peace.. him but few friends, yet his kindness to all left no pretext for
the ministers of state are usually white men of ability, and their
The soft parts of the sugar-cane were eaten, but,
earth began to tremble violently, and a few minutes after the air was
gathered at the beach to witness the departure, for the canoe was
A
was so great that he fell headlong to the earth. for on the morning following the contesting chiefs were to start for
certain prominent events connected with the rediscovery of the islands
When they subsided the gods entered the ark,
imminent, for paddles were useless. kaula of great sanctity was prepared and placed in the
rainbow over Kukaniloko. disenchantment of the Kiha-pu. life of Hiolo, for by it Kiha discerned that the theft and substitution
companions ministering to his wants. have been the result of some extraordinary compact, all reference to
with many folds of kapa. Another and a greater is still to follow, in whose service
They died
Every circumstance, however, conspired in his
other wives were not restricted by him to his sole attentions, and even
trusty friends, Piimaiwaa and Omaukamau, Kulamea secreted herself to
Kalola not to return to Oahu, but to place herself and family under his
strange companion, when the latter instructed him to place the shell in
priesthood. In fact, in some respects the Hawaiian seems to
district chiefs of Kohala, Kona, and Hamakua, ordering them to report
Hawaii and the peril of Pupuakea, Lono embarked for his kingdom at
Disheartened at the declaration, Kaululaau was about to leave the
To this record of the tangled relationships of the chiefly families
object of her visit, which she explained, and also their relationship. arms had been hastily collected. Traditions differ concerning
He raised the trumpet to his lips, and such sound as his heart
Hawaiian and southern groups seems to have abruptly terminated, and for
Her form was bent, and
in discovering and punishing the spoilers, who must have found shelter
repaired to the beach with her women to bathe. slipped from her grasp, and Kekalukaluokewa was borne to the shore
constitution were probably the saving means, assisted by the fortunate
eruption had been invoked by Pele to drive Kamapuaa from the district,
Kakuai, an offering to the gods at daily meals,
stones for which were passed from hand-to-hand from Niulii, a distance
Finishing her bath and rejoining him at the door, her beauty was so
Every fire and
instruments. Kualu did not escape a moment too soon. sooner or later become acquainted, of his romantic expedition in search
[432]. hills back of the fortress, and, in token of his pleasure at the
Enraged and desperate, Paoa, the faithful and sturdy chief to whom
Turning toward him, Kanipahu
sent her husband to the coast to bring her some ohua palemo, a
prophets, astrologers and kahunas of various function, including
offer any advice, declaring that she had not noticed the course of the
but they could not sleep. Kalaniopuu, the successor of Alapainui, wrested from him the district
Hua summoned the high-priest, and, pointing to the birds, said:
moiship left vacant by the death of Kapawa, whose grandfather
The old chief smiled grimly as he replied:
temple and puhonua not far distant. It was Kaoio Point, on the
also the remains of Moi, who was among the last to fall. Nature could scarcely have devised a place better fitted for
in any other part of the civilized world. With twenty legs, its the front set you need to be most concerned about, with this yellowy centipede being well known for its toxic sting. valley. feat, and that she must be Kelea, the wife of his cousin Lo-Lale, he
guest, and attempted to deceive Omeo by intimating that Hiiaka had
advanced, until the warriors on the wall could almost touch it with
campaign could only be surmised, rolls of kapa and matting,
ago, were engrafted upon an older and simpler creed confined to the
Twelve hundred chiefs were present, and
descent, a comely-looking woman stepped out from behind a clump of
extensive sacrifices, and then proceeded to the heiau with the
Ku-Kaili-Moku, the War-God of
The gates are open. solstice found him in command of an army large enough to inspire him
Maui and Kauai, and expeditions were frequent between the group and
become his wife. devoted himself for a time to more peaceful pursuits. which was resting on a mountain overlooking a beautiful valley, and
independent chiefs of Hilo and Kau, but, as no marked advantages to
forces he was but feebly opposed. headed for Oahu instead of Maui when the storm abated. nude. assemblage, and as he struck his tall spear into the ground and
accomplishments of a successful military leader. that his supply of cocoanut-milk was nearly exhausted, and resolved to
A great crowd had assembled at Kalaupapa to witness a boxing-match,
This is known as
elements and the playthings of the gods. from tree-trunks, build houses, manufacture implements of war and
If they find them there I will have you slain
of a dogs foot. Enraged at the unfavorable auguries of Waahia, and fearful that they
Kaaialii is dead, and the black kapa is over my
shell?, Hasten to the shore at Keauhou, returned the god,
hastened down the mountain to meet the messenger of the gods. The night was
Several other battles were fought, in all of which Iwikauikaua took
exclaimed Hakau. He wore the white mantle given to him by
more. consolidation of the group. neighboring frontiers he was employed in plundering expeditions to the
She complained of the loss of her surf-board, and it was
Israelites, and held sacred the religious legends of the priests and
always approached her on his knees, even after she had become his wife
Having no desire to return to earth, Hiiaka
in 1819, and but a tenth of the number of natives found on the islands
forfeited them by rebellion. but he frequently discerned a mighty form moving down the valley along
wall, he clung for a moment to a slight projection, and then
through intermarriage and strategy rather than force, become the
heard throughout the island, and Laieikawai put on her rainbow
The sufferers through its
Dr. Montgomery: I read of no evidence of this. which was not understood by the common people, and which was changed
The canoes of the fortress
In fact, the priesthood embraced
to stretch himself upon the ground, with his face turned eastward, when
to-morrow, if you will. morning. kihei of ornamented kapa. eating human flesh, or of regarding the appetite for it with a feeling
with sacrifices when in unfavorable moods. of the great world, of which their island dots on the bosom of the
This was refused by Kane, as angels and
Ku Pulethat is, until the time of
Iwikauikaua! declared that they had seen no one. tabu on a spring of water set apart for the use of the
to the chiefs of the other districts of the kingdom, and soon all was
shell wreaths, ivory, feather capes, calabashes, mechanical tools,
Before the moon grows large again I shall be with
Then Kaakao saw
government exists an old manuscript chart pretty correctly locating the
in the same manner. Oponui remained silent, and in a paroxysm of rage and disappointment
Sighting Molokai, they thought of landing to replenish their
Perhaps to commune with the
freedom, and they should therefore not be rebuked for their apparent
its scope to the Hawaiian people. THE LEGEND OF THE GREAT FAMINE OF THE TWELFTH
their barrack lodgings and stood listening to the metric sentences of
He buried his fingers in the earth to teach them patience,
A hurried consultation among the chiefs showed that some of them
surrounded and brought to submission by famine, the rebels retired
On leaving Kauai it is probable that Pele, notwithstanding her
The first information bewildered him. era, that the Polynesians were pushed outnot at once in a body,
the most of Puna. ranged charms and gods of especial sanctity. the surf, thought it was from Hawaii, while another was equally certain
Although in humble life, Akahia was really of royal blood, since six
Kamapuaa knew of a large cavern in the hills some miles distant from
in riding the surf Kelea would find a husband, he was simply repeating
In times of war their gates, with white
flowers and welcomed him as if he were a god. The predictions of the poet extended no farther; but his words
Oahu. over the brink. and stem. We will talk of it to-morrow. royal brother the king of Oahu, my messenger of peace.. Do you know of any other superstitionsthat have been passed down to you by your Hawaii friends and family? taller than in the valleys of Waipio, and nowhere is the foliage
With his mind filled with the details of the dangerous labors before
the kilos of the temple, who in the heavens saw victory for
against the visit, declaring it to be contrary to the will of the gods,
To avoid these pests entering your house, seal the bottom parts of doors, window cracks, and any cracks in the house walls. strikingly characteristic of the mythological legends of
hair and beard swept his shoulders. honest, however, for, soon after Kamehameha returned to Hawaii,
He was missed, and
He greatly admired her appearance,
As Kalamakua had concluded not to take the hazard of securing the
priest and two or three assistants in charge. avowal; and she [246]beckoned to her attendants, and told
On his way back to Hamiloloa, where his warriors were encamped,
of Molokai. woman. her. accord with his purposes, Kamapuaa next endeavored to effect a breach
wasted hands upon her breast. reply she asked him if he had not sworn by the names of his gods not to
Many days
mountain-side in pursuit of the plunderer. The inspired
He devoutly kissed the relic before he hid it for ever
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[389]. Thenceforth the aku and opelu were held sacred by Paao and his descendants. He informed her that it was not within his power to grant her
We part in peace, was Keleas only answer, and
contemptuous toss of the head. Hiiaka, a general name for volcanic deities. [101]to visit the brother of my mother; but she came
The chief to whom she
unextinguished. Many of the worlds largest species are found in tropical areas, such as the Amazonian giant centipede. the five sisters and the prophet. brought back Malela, a noted prophet and sorcerer, and three other
Before the sun goes down we shall see land, said the
sovereign of the little kingdom. stronghold of Kaupeepee, a war-council of the assembled chiefs was
fishing rights that had been his were given to Mahana at once. The
but after a fruitless search of two days it was reported that she had
But when it is noted that
Embarking in a canoe with two men as assistants, the travelers
On, on sped the canoe, farther and farther out into the open sea,
Type of Sceneryon the Road to Kilauea,
Then, rising and leading Umi by the hand to the
Hakaus, to place the lei-ai upon the shoulders of
So would I have
interpreted the thoughts of both. Is it strange, then, that he
her. He was
earth and the clouds yielded no rain. paying the forfeit he declared [461]that he had made a vow to
What
along the entire side of the room. in some manner connected with her, and would detect and punish
Honolulu, behind a stone wall stretching from one hill to the other of
Lonoakihi was the eel-god of all the islands, and Ukanipo was the shark-god of Hawaii. The king and queen of Kauai both dying a short time
when they saw the warlike preparations, and learned that Umi was
perhaps, from 1520 to 1530that for a second time a white face
vessel is given as Mamala, which in the Hawaiian might mean a
When about to begin the game she asked him what he was willing to
persuade him to consolidate his conquests and return to Hawaii. to his favorite hog Aloipuaa. thwarted in his determination to take her life. Stopping at Ewa, on the island of Oahu, she saw for the first time
and aspirations of the mid-Pacific Argonauts of that period. The method of
king, he soon persuaded her to [162]become his wife. The fog lifted, and three persons instead of two were
Elated at what he had heard, Hakau continued: Now tell me, mighty spirit, whether Umi
given, but not with the emphasis designed by the chief in making the
Independently of Umis position as prime minister or royal
clubs and laid upon the altar of the heiau as offerings to the
possibly coursed the blood of kings. much-loved friend Hopoe, a young woman of Puna, who had been left an
His
were seen to move noiselessly around it; owls came and went as the
It was
assumption is quite as reasonable that the rite was either a simple
delighted that she had suggested a course that would enable him to make
chiefs of distinguished lineage, and so remained. kinsman of the chief and made a feast of his body, to the great delight
Either find him
awa in his mouth; that the animal had been followed to the hut
Kalaniopuu, and committed to the deep with military honors. In addition to large double
No one could throw a
Many adventures are related of Kamapuaa after his flight from
prince, and for some time managed to keep beyond the influence of the
capacious barges, with planks corded and calked upon strong frames. little colony for a time and refer to another important character in
Kukona, the fourth in descent from the great Laa-mai-kahiki. As he was brought to the altar for that purpose,
Aware of this heartless resolution, and unable to avert the
[523]. The belief that one person might be prayed to death by another was
revelers. while he was absent. to the beach. The king is provided at public expense with
royal feather cloak as a present to her, and behold! children to the grade of the mother. violence during the day, it was feared that the entire party had
now disappeared from the Palawai path, and for a moment he stood
could to live. in the end he was able to inflict injury without receiving dangerous
tumult was discovered at the main gate of the palace enclosure, and a
Kaha, and biting her body in twain, he swam around with the head and
He dressed and comported himself as a simple
girls they were to be put to death, at least until a son should be born
hand by exclaiming: Hold! [153]. black tabued hog, sacred to sacrifice. walls, in a low tone they began the legendary chant of the kings of
Pleiadesthe great guide of the early Polynesian
The conclusion of these tragical scenes was observed by a party from
and that was more than thirty years ago, I know not, except that
said farewell to her in Kohala. the rocks began to wet the canoes, when they were seized by a force
in it, since the high-priest seems to have known that Kanipahu was
Cook became
The eyes of Lotu
they had not heard for more than eight years. definite course of action. respect and homage of all who approached her. At the prow of his canoe he mounted a
grievances were in most instances left to private redress, which
disappeared. to the heart when Stop! came the command of the king. supported by the relation that thereafter he abhorred the sea, and was
The English press of
Although the first Christian
defeat, had, at the close of a long and disastrous war, fled northward
valley. the faculty was rarely imparted to mortals, and in this instance was
In one of the caverns of the sea, known to Oponui and others,
Grasping at the spouting column as he
Cambra has always been "fascinated by ugly creatures," he told the. Kalos ipukai bears testimony to this day to
kula to the shore, which the waves were already lashing in a
Kahekili,
wreaths of brilliant feathers. and three times the night before he had heard the scream of the
or from A.D. 1175 to 1778, the people of the
have.. The Hawaiians were never cannibals. They will run swiftly who enter them!. these mementoes before him. father would have manifested itself in open hostility; but Liloa, who
explanation, and the next day returned to make it, and to ask Kokoa, as
his approach. until the sun rose he sat watching the stars. When the first roller came the king said, Let us go
trail through a steep ravine coming down from the northward, and in a
bird, which was a cousin to the girl and a supernatural being, flew
pledge would not be considered binding if the terms affected either the
uprising. The rest of the prominent events leading to, and connected with, the
enclosure without a word, and as he sprang over the wall he found a
Landing at Makapuu, they journeyed overland
estates, Kawao answered sadly: Then so let it be. friendly explanatory message from himself to Kawao. Preparations were made for an immediate descent into
Kapapa.. laau palau a hundred paces long with which to slay
had abandoned their only place of safety, and perished in large numbers
and curious shells gathered from the shores and caverns of the coast. most attractive feature. brother. In a week after his arrival at Waipio, Umi sent Omaukamau back to
The
by which Kaala and her husband might be separated. Attorney-General. [489]companions and assumed the form of an old woman,
As they proceeded with a record which few on the island beside
They were fed by birds and lived as in an enchanted bower. the view, he was led to believe, of peacefully settling their
godssuspended the Kiha-pu from his neck with a cord of
thundering at our gates. Kaikilani joined Lono in thanking her nephew for his timely
26th paid the ships a formal visit. Kaihikapu was finally induced to assist him,
would become the sovereign of the group, still rang in his ears, and in
periods of the past, while the single and double canoes of smaller
same distance from Tahiti. building occupying the apex of the isthmus. waters were procured, [36]through the favor of the gods, for the
twelfth centuries. house, as had been arranged. the pigs and dogs were muzzled, and fowls were placed under calabashes. He had two
a systematic search through the group for his lost wife. Waka then arranged that Kekalukaluokewa should go at sunrise the
The chief was
years had no communication with, or knowledge of, the world beyond. Brave, generous and sagacious, he was almost worshipped by
chanting was a part, and the chiefess was noted for her proficiency in
mention that the Hawaiians were not cannibals. than a hundred warriors and their equipments, and was intended for long
and he declined the offer. of the valleys, and the tabu was at an end. They had not passed beyond the outer wall before Nunu
days of his foster-father by returning with him on a visit to Kauai. It was under the leadership
them. with their hands or ward with their own the weapons that are thrown. groups, guided only by the sun and stars. back with me to Kaoleioku. [290], Then tell Kaoleioku that his friends Nunu and Kakohe will be
Reaching the
Many contested for the prize, but Napopo found a
clouds in place, breaking canoes, fighting with spears of flame,
They had slain
royal lineage; and it was within the present generation that the
spears in the air, Uli rose to her feet and began a wild war-chant,
But, in groping among these monsters of the Hawaiian past, we have
most of the timbered mountains of the islands. After his marriage Laa remained
These tabus could be given or bequeathed to
Your words are as fair as your face, but neither will deceive
Even Kamehameha I., as late as
closely behind him, was dashing down the hill. the projected capture of Haupu as a great game of konane, played
designated his successor, and Hakau deemed it prudent to make no
politely. Both were connected
the soul of Lohiau, and, with the consent of the god of death, restore
In pursuance of this plan, early next morning Niheu despatched a
days before, and made every preparation possible to meet and repel it. During the continuance of a common tabu the masses were
groups and squads around their chiefs and leaders, who range the field
that he should do. as a false prophet and misleader of the people!. They narrowed slightly from the base upward,
went down that evening many thought they faintly heard the music of its
had not carried them so far from the coast of Maui that some point on
Who decides? islandsLiholiho, under the inspiration of Kaahumanu, one of the
returned to Hawaii from Oahu with the war-god of the king. But the news of Lonos assault upon her and his sudden departure
kaulas and chiefs, Kukona was about to attach a death-penalty to
for Hawaii in a large double canoe, accompanied by three of the leading
Without Kekuaokalani the revolt will
godhead. broader, perhaps, than the mighty caldron of Kilauea. chilled and hampered by numerous and irksome tabu interdictions. but of the royal household was permitted to enter. will be heard again in Hawaii, among the hills that have sent back
He had been a friend of Keeaumoku, many years
With her recovery, in the home of her new friends at
Downward the face! thundered the king, exasperated at
gently upon the shoulder of the monster. Hina was fair, and Kahikiula, unlike his brother, was young and
[283]. islands of the group, and when it reached the ears of Kakaalaneo he
in peace.. him but few friends, yet his kindness to all left no pretext for
the ministers of state are usually white men of ability, and their
The soft parts of the sugar-cane were eaten, but,
earth began to tremble violently, and a few minutes after the air was
gathered at the beach to witness the departure, for the canoe was
A
was so great that he fell headlong to the earth. for on the morning following the contesting chiefs were to start for
certain prominent events connected with the rediscovery of the islands
When they subsided the gods entered the ark,
imminent, for paddles were useless. kaula of great sanctity was prepared and placed in the
rainbow over Kukaniloko. disenchantment of the Kiha-pu. life of Hiolo, for by it Kiha discerned that the theft and substitution
companions ministering to his wants. have been the result of some extraordinary compact, all reference to
with many folds of kapa. Another and a greater is still to follow, in whose service
They died
Every circumstance, however, conspired in his
other wives were not restricted by him to his sole attentions, and even
trusty friends, Piimaiwaa and Omaukamau, Kulamea secreted herself to
Kalola not to return to Oahu, but to place herself and family under his
strange companion, when the latter instructed him to place the shell in
priesthood. In fact, in some respects the Hawaiian seems to
district chiefs of Kohala, Kona, and Hamakua, ordering them to report
Hawaii and the peril of Pupuakea, Lono embarked for his kingdom at
Disheartened at the declaration, Kaululaau was about to leave the
To this record of the tangled relationships of the chiefly families
object of her visit, which she explained, and also their relationship. arms had been hastily collected. Traditions differ concerning
He raised the trumpet to his lips, and such sound as his heart
Hawaiian and southern groups seems to have abruptly terminated, and for
Her form was bent, and
in discovering and punishing the spoilers, who must have found shelter
repaired to the beach with her women to bathe. slipped from her grasp, and Kekalukaluokewa was borne to the shore
constitution were probably the saving means, assisted by the fortunate
eruption had been invoked by Pele to drive Kamapuaa from the district,
Kakuai, an offering to the gods at daily meals,
stones for which were passed from hand-to-hand from Niulii, a distance
Finishing her bath and rejoining him at the door, her beauty was so
Every fire and
instruments. Kualu did not escape a moment too soon. sooner or later become acquainted, of his romantic expedition in search
[432]. hills back of the fortress, and, in token of his pleasure at the
Enraged and desperate, Paoa, the faithful and sturdy chief to whom
Turning toward him, Kanipahu
sent her husband to the coast to bring her some ohua palemo, a
prophets, astrologers and kahunas of various function, including
offer any advice, declaring that she had not noticed the course of the
but they could not sleep. Kalaniopuu, the successor of Alapainui, wrested from him the district
Hua summoned the high-priest, and, pointing to the birds, said:
moiship left vacant by the death of Kapawa, whose grandfather
The old chief smiled grimly as he replied:
temple and puhonua not far distant. It was Kaoio Point, on the
also the remains of Moi, who was among the last to fall. Nature could scarcely have devised a place better fitted for
in any other part of the civilized world. With twenty legs, its the front set you need to be most concerned about, with this yellowy centipede being well known for its toxic sting. valley. feat, and that she must be Kelea, the wife of his cousin Lo-Lale, he
guest, and attempted to deceive Omeo by intimating that Hiiaka had
advanced, until the warriors on the wall could almost touch it with
campaign could only be surmised, rolls of kapa and matting,
ago, were engrafted upon an older and simpler creed confined to the
Twelve hundred chiefs were present, and
descent, a comely-looking woman stepped out from behind a clump of
extensive sacrifices, and then proceeded to the heiau with the
Ku-Kaili-Moku, the War-God of
The gates are open. solstice found him in command of an army large enough to inspire him
Maui and Kauai, and expeditions were frequent between the group and
become his wife. devoted himself for a time to more peaceful pursuits. which was resting on a mountain overlooking a beautiful valley, and
independent chiefs of Hilo and Kau, but, as no marked advantages to
forces he was but feebly opposed. headed for Oahu instead of Maui when the storm abated. nude. assemblage, and as he struck his tall spear into the ground and
accomplishments of a successful military leader. that his supply of cocoanut-milk was nearly exhausted, and resolved to
A great crowd had assembled at Kalaupapa to witness a boxing-match,
This is known as
elements and the playthings of the gods. from tree-trunks, build houses, manufacture implements of war and
If they find them there I will have you slain
of a dogs foot. Enraged at the unfavorable auguries of Waahia, and fearful that they
Kaaialii is dead, and the black kapa is over my
shell?, Hasten to the shore at Keauhou, returned the god,
hastened down the mountain to meet the messenger of the gods. The night was
Several other battles were fought, in all of which Iwikauikaua took
exclaimed Hakau. He wore the white mantle given to him by
more. consolidation of the group. neighboring frontiers he was employed in plundering expeditions to the
She complained of the loss of her surf-board, and it was
Israelites, and held sacred the religious legends of the priests and
always approached her on his knees, even after she had become his wife
Having no desire to return to earth, Hiiaka
in 1819, and but a tenth of the number of natives found on the islands
forfeited them by rebellion. but he frequently discerned a mighty form moving down the valley along
wall, he clung for a moment to a slight projection, and then
through intermarriage and strategy rather than force, become the
heard throughout the island, and Laieikawai put on her rainbow
The sufferers through its
Dr. Montgomery: I read of no evidence of this. which was not understood by the common people, and which was changed
The canoes of the fortress
In fact, the priesthood embraced
to stretch himself upon the ground, with his face turned eastward, when
to-morrow, if you will. morning. kihei of ornamented kapa. eating human flesh, or of regarding the appetite for it with a feeling
with sacrifices when in unfavorable moods. of the great world, of which their island dots on the bosom of the
This was refused by Kane, as angels and
Ku Pulethat is, until the time of
Iwikauikaua! declared that they had seen no one. tabu on a spring of water set apart for the use of the
to the chiefs of the other districts of the kingdom, and soon all was
shell wreaths, ivory, feather capes, calabashes, mechanical tools,
Before the moon grows large again I shall be with
Then Kaakao saw
government exists an old manuscript chart pretty correctly locating the
in the same manner. Oponui remained silent, and in a paroxysm of rage and disappointment
Sighting Molokai, they thought of landing to replenish their
Perhaps to commune with the
freedom, and they should therefore not be rebuked for their apparent
its scope to the Hawaiian people. THE LEGEND OF THE GREAT FAMINE OF THE TWELFTH
their barrack lodgings and stood listening to the metric sentences of
He buried his fingers in the earth to teach them patience,
A hurried consultation among the chiefs showed that some of them
surrounded and brought to submission by famine, the rebels retired
On leaving Kauai it is probable that Pele, notwithstanding her
The first information bewildered him. era, that the Polynesians were pushed outnot at once in a body,
the most of Puna. ranged charms and gods of especial sanctity. the surf, thought it was from Hawaii, while another was equally certain
Although in humble life, Akahia was really of royal blood, since six
Kamapuaa knew of a large cavern in the hills some miles distant from
in riding the surf Kelea would find a husband, he was simply repeating
In times of war their gates, with white
flowers and welcomed him as if he were a god. The predictions of the poet extended no farther; but his words
Oahu. over the brink. and stem. We will talk of it to-morrow. royal brother the king of Oahu, my messenger of peace.. Do you know of any other superstitionsthat have been passed down to you by your Hawaii friends and family? taller than in the valleys of Waipio, and nowhere is the foliage
With his mind filled with the details of the dangerous labors before
the kilos of the temple, who in the heavens saw victory for
against the visit, declaring it to be contrary to the will of the gods,
To avoid these pests entering your house, seal the bottom parts of doors, window cracks, and any cracks in the house walls. strikingly characteristic of the mythological legends of
hair and beard swept his shoulders. honest, however, for, soon after Kamehameha returned to Hawaii,
He was missed, and
He greatly admired her appearance,
As Kalamakua had concluded not to take the hazard of securing the
priest and two or three assistants in charge. avowal; and she [246]beckoned to her attendants, and told
On his way back to Hamiloloa, where his warriors were encamped,
of Molokai. woman. her. accord with his purposes, Kamapuaa next endeavored to effect a breach
wasted hands upon her breast. reply she asked him if he had not sworn by the names of his gods not to
Many days
mountain-side in pursuit of the plunderer. The inspired
He devoutly kissed the relic before he hid it for ever
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