Malo’s Mo‘olelo Hawai‘i: The Lost Translation

2013

Jeffrey Lyon

48

The writings of David Malo, Lorrin Andrews, N.B. Emerson, and Langlas-Lyon are compared side by side with the same excerpt. Kanenuiakea is mentioned as being a god that speaks to kāula, or prophets, so that they know when the king dies and when his kingdom falls. These prophets had supernatural power greater than a kahuna and would speak in riddles to the king abou their prophecies.

Battle for Wai'apuka School: One Round of an Epic Contest

1999

Patricia M. Alvarez

9

Mentions Father Gregory Archambaux who abandoned Kailua in 1849 due to school agent Paku turning down Kohala teacher nominees and noting scholars "below par". Father Archambaux taught in the villages of Hālawa, Kamano, and Kukuipahu instead. Despite this, Paku continued to make it difficult.

Hawaiian almanac and annual for 1930

1930

Thomas George Thrum

67, 92

The Hono ceremony is described on page 67. A prayer tied with the manaiakalani constellation mentions Kanenuiakea along with other gods that is said by the chief after while presenting the gods their sacrifice. Story mentioning Kukuipahu starts on Page 86 titled "Reminiscences of Gideon Laanui", reared in the train of Kamehameha I, 1800-1819, translated from "Kumu Hawaii" spring 1838. Laanui recounts his lifetime as a member in the king's government. He mentions living in Kukuipahu for a time being towards the end of the story where they hear of a gifted man named Kapihe while they were catching flying fish.

Reign of Umi

1865

The Friend (Newspaper)

14

Article describes ʻUmi's reign as king up until his death as well as feats he has accomplished and people who were close to him. What is interesting about ʻUmi is his contruction style. He is perhaps the only Hawaiian king to build with cut stone and have a cross layout with four distinct sections drawn out and theorized by Kama. However, Kuupapaulau and Aiaikamahina Heiau in Kukuipahu did not have this characteristic.