Kalaunuiohua | |
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Spouse | Lady Kaheka (half-sister) |
Children | Chief Kuaiwa |
Parent(s) | Lady Kapo Chief Kahaimoelea |
Kalaunuiohua (nui = “great”, ohua = "servant") was a High Chief of the island of Hawaiʻi in ancient Hawaii. [1] He was a member of the Pili line. Kalau is his short name.
Kalaunuiohua was born on Hawaiʻi (the Big Island), as a son of High Chief Kahaimoelea (Kahai IV) and his half-sister, Lady Kapo. [2] (According to the ancient legends, he was a descendant of the handsome noble ‘ Aikanaka and the Moon goddess Hina.) He succeeded his father. [3]
The wife of Kalaunuiohua was his half-sister, Chiefess Kaheka — they had the same mother. The couple produced at least one child, Chief Kuaiwa, [4] the successor of his father Kalaunuiohua. Kaheka later married Kunuiakanaele.
Kalaunuiohua was a famous warrior, and his battles are mentioned in the chants. One old legend tells how he was not afraid of the priests or wizards [5] and how he ordered the killing of the witch Waʻahia, whose spirit then became united with the soul of Kalaunuiohua. [6]