Haho of Maui
Hawaiian High Chief (born c. 1098)
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Haho[1][2] (born c. 1098 in Hawaii[3]) was an ancient Hawaiian High Chief (Aliʻi),[4] who was a ruler of Maui. He is mentioned in legends and old chants and is also called Hoaho.[5]
Haho | |
|---|---|
| Spouse | Kauilaʻanapa |
| Children | Palena of Maui |
| Parent(s) | Paumakua of Maui Manokalililani |
Family
Haho was a son of Paumakua of Maui and High Chiefess Manokalililani, who was a daughter of Chiefess Hoʻohokukalani II (named after the goddess Hoʻohokukalani) and sister of Paumakua.[6]
He married High Chiefess Kauilaʻanapa (also called Kauilaianapu in chants). Their son was Palena of Maui and his daughter-in-law was Hikawai-Nui, who was a daughter of Kauilaʻanapa and her other husband, Limaloa-Lialea.[7]
Legacy
Haho was remembered as the founder of the Aha-Aliʻi, an institution which literally means "the congregation of chiefs".