Kalapana was a High Chief who lived in ancient Hawaii. [1]
Kalapana is also known as Kalapanakuʻioʻiomoa and Kalapaua. Kalapanakuʻioʻiomoa is his longest name that includes the nickname. He is commonly known as either Kalapa or Kalapana.
Family
Kalapana was possibly a son of Prince Kanaloa and his sister Makoʻani, who are the children of Hualani of Molokai and Chief Kanipahu. [2] Kalapana married Malamaʻihanaʻae and their son was Chief Kahaimoelea.
Reign
According to the legends, Kalapana was a successor of the cruel Chief Kamaiole. [3]
References
- ^ David Malo. Hawaiian Antiquities. Bishop Museum Press.
- ^ However, there is a chant that describes Kalapana as a son of Kanipahu and his concubine Alaʻikauakoko.
- ^ Abraham Fornander. An Account of the Polynesian Race: Its Origin and Migrations.