Kii: Herb Kawainui Kane March 16, 2025 by Peter T Young https://imagesofoldhawaii.com/waha%CA%BBula-heiau/ No keia heiau o ia ke kapu enaena.(Concerning this heiau is the burning tabu.) ‘Enaena means ‘burning with a red hot rage.’ The heiau was so thoroughly ‘tabu,’ or ‘kapu,’ that the smoke of its fires falling upon any of the people or even upon any one of the chiefs was sufficient cause for punishment by death, with the body as a sacrifice to the gods of the temple. (Westervelt) Oral...

Kii: Creative Commons The Menehune are a rich part of Hawaiian culture, often described as small, mysterious people who lived in the islands long before the arrival of the first Hawaiians. These mythical beings have captured the imagination of locals and visitors alike, blending history, legend, and culture into stories that continue to be told today. Understanding the Menehune offers a unique glimpse into the beliefs and traditions of early Hawaiian society. The Menehune are said to be tiny,...

Kii: Aloha Hawaii Travel HAWAIIAN MYTHOLOGY Martha Beckwith UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII PRESS SHELTERED BAY Copyright © 1970 by University of Hawaii Press Originally published in 1940 by Yale University Press for the Folklore Foundation of Vassar College Pgs 88-90 Stones in general have a potential power. Kane-poha (ku)-ka'a (Rolling stone Kane) is the subordinate Kane god who presides over stones. He was never represented by an image but came to his worshipers in dreams in human form with a head...