interesting i just added a discussion on Kihawahine.
please take the time to check it out titled: Correct Knowledge of Kihawahine.
i am an heir of the Village of Moku'ula, born and raised there on the grounds of Waiola church.
my mama (kahili kaina) was the last Ali'i to die on the Village of Moku'ula.
Kupuna's like uncle oberle kaanana, gramma lydia poipuni and uncle daniel nahina and anty katie nahina
came to our hale and talk stories oh yes, i can not forget our anty lady moon.
for me Kihawahine (my spiritual guardian) comes from my ahupua'a of Moku'ula and through the Mo'okuauhau
of my kupuna's and kupuna kahiko (ancestors). I am so honored to have been raised on such a sacred 'aina
and to be among the voices of my kupuna's that is no longer here.
many blessings to those who have had the oppurtunity to be raised and heard the stories of their kupunas
to share it with our mo'opunas (grandchildren). my 13th grandson was born 4 days ago and my oldest grandchild
just turned 6 years old this year. the stories of truth is waiting to be heard by them.
mahalo Ke Akua for providing me with a nation within this nation........
Aloha, there's so many stories of Kihawahine here in Hana. The Mo'o is my ohana's aumakua. It's been part of us for generations. Lucky, we still can pass down these stories we heard from our kupuna when we were little. Sometimes it was kind of scary.Like certain places down at Waikaloa or Kawaipapa. Some stories tell of an uncle who disappeared for years and later coming back saying he was with the "mo'o lady". Mysterious and romantic I think.
Hello Kawai, I am writing my thesis on mo'o and would be happy to share what I have gathered on Kihawahine. The reason why I am researching them is that I also have an ancestor who underwent the kākūʻai ceremony. I am working mainly with Hawaiian-language sources, but also using English sources as leads. I will work on it tomorrow as I was just today organizing the folder I have on Kihawahine. It is really good to see people interested - I certainly am.
Welina ke aloha kāua, e Kawai. ʻO ka moʻo ke kumuhana no kaʻu palapala laeoʻo. I ka wā kahiko, ua kākūʻai ʻia kekahi o koʻu kupuna i lilo he moʻo. Ua ʻohi ʻia ka hunahuna ʻike he nui no Kihawahine, eia naʻe, ʻo ke kākau pepa koe. Inā makemake ʻoe, pau ka mahele e pili ana iā Kihawahine, e hōʻike ʻia ma ʻaneʻi. He kōkua nā puke ʻōlelo Pelekane i ke kuhi ʻana aku i kekahi kūmole maoli kahi e huli ai i nā hunahuna ʻike no ia mea he moʻo, eia naʻe, e kūkulu ʻia kēia pepa me nā kumu maoli o nā hunahuna ʻike no ia mea, he moʻo.
An archeological study was done by the Bishop Museum in 1993 confirming the island still lies buried beneath Malu-ulu-o-lele Park. It also found the location of the Royal Mausoleum, which is believed to contain the remains of King Kamehameha III's mother, sister and children as well as other ali`i. Also discovered on the island is a wooden dock facing towards Waiola Church that may have been used by ali`i to travel to church by canoe. My understganding also is that they did electromagnetic study of the area confirming stone walls and boundaries of the island are still intact. In fact, you can still see the fresh water spring as it runs into the ocean. Take a walk on the shore in front of 505 Front Street. It looks like run-off from the building, but some say it is the spirit of Kihawahine.
The same is true for me of Kihawahine as it is for Hale o Kapuni...kawaihae, shark heiau also under water.
ʻOhukaniʻōhiʻa > PomaikaiokalaniDecember 22, 2008 at 9:08pm
Mahalo no keia moolelo pokole! Ua lohe au, aia i uka Ke-ki'o-wai-o-Kihawahine, he loko ano liilii i ka wao akua, ma ke alahele i Puu Kukui. O ka inoa haole no ia loko kuahiwi o Violet Lake, but I like the Hawaiian name better, translating as The water pool of Kihawahine. Please continue with your telling, it is enriching to read.
aloha
'Ohu
Eia na kii o ke ki'o wai o Kihawahine i ka nahele:
Kihawahine is also one of my aumakua and yes, she is very special. She was also known to take a few other forms besides mo'o; but is best known in her mo'o form. My great-great-great grandmother was Kahonuahine married to Nalepo from Oluwalu. She was lady-in-waiting for Nahi'ena'ena. My great grandmother was Kameha'iku Nahina and she and her two brothers moved to Wainiha, Kaua'i from Napili where her other sisters had remained. When I was young I used to hear a couple of stories about her. Mahalo Maile for sharing your knowledge of such a powerful and sacred chiefess.
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interesting i just added a discussion on Kihawahine.
please take the time to check it out titled: Correct Knowledge of Kihawahine.
i am an heir of the Village of Moku'ula, born and raised there on the grounds of Waiola church.
my mama (kahili kaina) was the last Ali'i to die on the Village of Moku'ula.
Kupuna's like uncle oberle kaanana, gramma lydia poipuni and uncle daniel nahina and anty katie nahina
came to our hale and talk stories oh yes, i can not forget our anty lady moon.
for me Kihawahine (my spiritual guardian) comes from my ahupua'a of Moku'ula and through the Mo'okuauhau
of my kupuna's and kupuna kahiko (ancestors). I am so honored to have been raised on such a sacred 'aina
and to be among the voices of my kupuna's that is no longer here.
many blessings to those who have had the oppurtunity to be raised and heard the stories of their kupunas
to share it with our mo'opunas (grandchildren). my 13th grandson was born 4 days ago and my oldest grandchild
just turned 6 years old this year. the stories of truth is waiting to be heard by them.
mahalo Ke Akua for providing me with a nation within this nation........
Welina ke aloha kāua, e Kawai. ʻO ka moʻo ke kumuhana no kaʻu palapala laeoʻo. I ka wā kahiko, ua kākūʻai ʻia kekahi o koʻu kupuna i lilo he moʻo. Ua ʻohi ʻia ka hunahuna ʻike he nui no Kihawahine, eia naʻe, ʻo ke kākau pepa koe. Inā makemake ʻoe, pau ka mahele e pili ana iā Kihawahine, e hōʻike ʻia ma ʻaneʻi. He kōkua nā puke ʻōlelo Pelekane i ke kuhi ʻana aku i kekahi kūmole maoli kahi e huli ai i nā hunahuna ʻike no ia mea he moʻo, eia naʻe, e kūkulu ʻia kēia pepa me nā kumu maoli o nā hunahuna ʻike no ia mea, he moʻo.
O au iho no me ka haʻahaʻa,
Alohalani
The same is true for me of Kihawahine as it is for Hale o Kapuni...kawaihae, shark heiau also under water.
aloha
'Ohu
Eia na kii o ke ki'o wai o Kihawahine i ka nahele:
Tane