Kahiko
Kahiko-Lua-Mea (better known simply as Kahiko) is a god in Hawaiian mythology, who was once a chief on the Earth and lived in Olalowaia. He is mentioned in the chant Kumulipo and in the Chant of Kūaliʻi.
| Kahiko | |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Parents | Welaahilaninui (father) Owe or Lailai (mother) |
| Consort | Kupulanakehao |
| Offspring | Wākea |
Kahiko is also mentioned in The Legend of Waia. The legend is that there was a head figure that had the ability to speak. He gave power to Kahiko because Waia lacked to keep up with his responsibilities as a chief.
He was born c. 144 in the Ololo Genealogy.
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