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Also known as Hi'iaka

In Hawaiian religion, Hiʻiaka is a daughter of Haumea and Kāne.

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Gender
female
Father
Kāne
Mother
Haumea
Sibling
Pele
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domain of saint or deity
hula

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Encyclopedic overview

14 sections
Contents
  • Attributes and history
  • Goddess of Hula and the importance of traditions
  • Lohiʻau
  • Gifts/Tools
  • Companions
  • Journey/Battles of Hiʻiaka
  • Hi{{okina}}iaka sisters
  • Hi{{okina}}iaka-i-ka-pua-{{okina}}ena{{okina}}ena
  • Hi{{okina}}iaka-i-ka-poli-o-Pele
  • Defeating monsters
  • Shamanic soul-catching
  • See also
  • References
  • External links

In Hawaiian religion, Hiʻiaka is a daughter of Haumea and Kāne.

Hiʻiakaikapoliopele is the Hawaiian patron goddess of hula dancers, chant, sorcery, and medicine. Born in Tahiti and brought by her sister Pelehonuamea to Hawaii, Hi'iaka is also known as the goddess of hula. She played a significant role in the story of Lohi'au, where she embarked on a dangerous journey to bring him to Pele. Throughout her quest, Hi'iaka discovered her powers as a healer of land, making it fertile and causing growth. She also defeated many monsters and faced various challenges with the help of companions and gifts from Pele. In the end, after Pele destroyed Hi'iaka's sacred forest and lover, Lohi'au was given the choice of who to be with, resulting in different versions of the legend's conclusion. Hiʻiaka had multiple sisters, and together they represented various aspects of nature and life in Hawaii.

Excerpted from Wikipedia’s “Hiʻiaka” article, available under the CC BY-SA 4.0 licence.

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