Mahina (mythology)
Deity in Hawaiian mythology
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In Hawaiian mythology, Mahina is a lunar deity, mother of Hemā. Mahina is also the word for the "Moon" in Hawaiian language.
| Mahina | |
|---|---|
Lunar deity | |
| Venerated in | Hawaiian religion |
| Gender | Female |
| Consort | Aikanaka |
| Offspring | Hemā |
It is likely that she is the same as the goddess Hina or Lona.[1]
See also
- Mahina, French Polynesia
- Hina
- Aikanaka, possibly Mahina's husband
- List of lunar deities
