Category: Hawaiian Mythology

E’epa is a Hawaiian term indicating a person born with something marking their close affiliation with spirits. This something, whatever it is, will manifest early;…

Haumea, sometimes identified as the First Woman, is a goddess of fertility and childbirth. She introduced and explained the birth process to people, who previously…

Hi’iaka is best known as volcano goddess Pelé's little sister but she is a powerful goddess in her own right. Hi’iaka is a brilliant magician…

Waiau and her sisters Poliahu, Lilinoe, and Kahoupokane—daughters of Haumea and Kane— were born fully formed on Mauna Kea, the now dormant Hawaiian volcano. Their…

Ka’ahu Pahau Queen Shark of Oahu ALSO KNOWN AS: Ka’ahupahau; Ka-ahu-pa-hau ORIGIN: Hawaii Ka’ahu Pahau is a shark goddess who protects people from sharks. Her…

Kamapua’a ORIGIN: Hawaii Kamapua’a is Lord of Pigs, a sensual hog spirit, half-pig/half-man who lives in swampy parts of Hawaii. Although now most famous for…

Kamohoali’i is the most famous of Hawaii’s many shark spirits. He is Pelé’s devoted big brother; the shark brother who led and escorted her from…

Kanekua’ana ORIGIN: Hawaii CLASSIFICATION: Mo’o Kanekua’ana is the lizard goddess of Pearl Harbor. This Mo’o spirit and divine ancestress brought pearl oysters from Tahiti to…

Kapo Red Eel Woman ORIGIN: Polynesia Powerful and unpredictable, Kapo has dominion over fertility, childbirth, miscarriage, abortion and death. She is a spirit of witchcraft,…

Kihawahine : Lizard Woman; Red Torch The Hawaiian island of Maui is ornamented with the ubiquitous image of a lizard understood as the island’s mascot.…