Kamalālāwalu
Ancient Hawaiian ruler
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Kamalālāwalu (Kama-lālā-walu = "Son of eight branches")[1] was the supreme ruler Aliʻi-ʻAimoku of Maui in ancient Hawaii,[2] known to us today from the old chants.[3] He was a great warrior chief and highly regarded for his leadership and resource management.[4] Kamalālāwalu invaded Hawaiʻi Island and engaged in a disastrous battle in Kohala. Kamalālāwalu was killed and his invasion force was decimated. His son Kauhi-a-Kama survived, returned to Maui and became its next ruler.[5]
He was the successor of his father, High Chief Kiha-a-Piʻilani[6] and Queen Kumaka and grandson of Piʻilani[7] and nephew of Queen Piʻikea.[8]
Kamalālāwalu married a woman called Piʻilaniwahine I[9] and their children were:
- Kalakauaʻehu (son)
- Paikalakaua (son)
- Piʻilani-Kapokulani (daughter)
- Kekaikuihaiaokekuʻimanono (daughter)
- Umikalakaua (son)
- Kaunoho I (son)
- Kauhiakama (son and successor)
It was Kamalalawalu who gives the name Maui-of-Kama to the island.
Petroglyphs thought to depict the defeat of Kamalalawalu by Lonoikamakahiki can be viewed at low tide near the temples on Kahaluu Bay.