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In Hawaiian mythology, Mahina is a lunar deity, mother of Hemā. Mahina is also the word for the "Moon" in Hawaiian language.

It is likely that she is the same as the goddess Hina or Lona.

See also

• Mahina, French Polynesia
• Hina
• Aikanaka, possibly Mahina's husband
• List of lunar deities

References

1. Martha Warren Beckwith, pp. 214-25

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