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Apukohai

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Marine monster in the mythology of the island of Kauai, Hawaii

Apukohai is a marine monster in the mythology of the island of Kauai, Hawaii. Kawelo, a giant of enormous strength, departs for Oahu and encounters Apukohai. After a fierce struggle, Kawelo kills Apukohai, having invoked the assistance of the owl god and the fish Ulu-makaikai (Beckwith 1970: 409–411).

See also

References

  • M. Beckwith, Hawaiian Mythology (University of Hawaii Press: Honolulu, 1970).


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