Kapaealakona

Kapae-a-Lakona (Hawaiian for: "Kapae, son of Lakona"; Hawaiian pronunciation: Kah-pah-eh; also known as Kapea-a-Lakona; born ca. 14th century) was a High Chief in ancient Hawaii, a ruler of the island of Oahu,[1] mentioned in the chants. He ruled in the 14th century (most likely).

Family

Kapae-a-Lakona was a son of the High Chief Lakona of Oahu,[2] who was a son of Nawele.

He was thus a member of the House of Maweke from Tahiti.

His mother was lady called Alaʻikauakoko,[3] who was a daughter of a man called Pokai and his wife Hineuki.[4]

Kapae was married to a woman named Wehina, whose parents are not known today. Their son was Chief Haka of Oahu.

References

  1. ↑ The World Archaeological Congress, Southampton and London: Comparative studies in the development of complex societies
  2. ↑ Ross H. Cordy (1981). A study of prehistoric social change: the development of complex societies in the Hawaiian Islands.
  3. ↑ Kapaealakona (Kapea-a-Lakona)
  4. ↑ Peleioholani, Solomon Lehuanui Kalaniomaiheuila (1906). Genealogy of the Robinson family, and ancient legends and chants of Hawaii. Honolulu Bulletin Publishing Company, Ltd., 1908, Hawaii State Archives (Photocopy), CS 2209. R62 P45 1908.
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