| Kahokuohua | |
|---|---|
| Aliʻi nui of Molokai | |
| Consort | Hiʻikawaiula |
| Issue | Kaulahea I |
| Father | Loe of Maui |
| Mother | Wahaʻakuna |
| Religion | Hawaiian religion |
Kahokuohua (born ca. 1462) was a High Chief of the Hawaiian island of Molokai in the 15th century, and he is mentioned in old chants. His title was Aliʻi Nui.
Biography
Kahokuohua was a son of Aliʻi Loe and his wife Wahaʻakuna, who is also called Waohaʻakuna.
Kahokuohua married Hikakaiula (Hiʻikawaiula) and their children were Kaulahea I and Princess Kapohanaupuni.
Abraham Fornander mentioned that one of the most famous rulers of Hawaiʻi was Kalaunuiohua. He invaded the island of Molokaʻi during the reign of Kahokuohua. After an obstinate battle Kahokuohua was conquered, and surrendered himself to Kalaunuiohua.
References
- There is also another theory about parentage of Kaulahea. Because he was a king of Maui, he is also called son of Loe. It is also possible that he was poʻolua.
- Kalākaua. The Legends And Myths of Hawaii: The Fable and Folk-lore of a Strange People. Tokyo, Japan: Charles E. Tuttle Company Inc. of Rutland, Vermont & Tokyo Japan, 1972.
- Molokai: a site survey by Catherine C. Summers
- The Kumulipo: A Hawaiian Creation Chant edited by Martha Warren Beckwith
- Abraham Fornander. An Account of the Polynesian Race: Its Origins and Migrations, and the Ancient History of the Hawaiian People to the Times of Kamehameha I.