Mauna Lahilahi
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| Mauna Lahilahi | |
|---|---|
 Mauna Lahilahi on the right side, with parts of Mākaha town on the left | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 230 ft (70 m) |
| Prominence | 230 ft (70 m) |
| Coordinates | 21°27′37″N 158°12′47″W / 21.46028°N 158.21306°W |
| Geography | |
  Mauna Lahilahi Mauna Lahilahi on Oʻahu  Mauna Lahilahi Mauna Lahilahi (Hawaii) | |
| Location | Honolulu County, Hawaii, United States |
| Parent range | Waianae Range |
Mauna Lahilahi is a small eroded mountain located on the Hawaiian island of Oahu near Mākaha town. It has an elevation of 230 ft (70 m).[1]
Its name means “thin mountain” in the Hawaiian language,[2] although the “Lahilahi” part was named after Chief Lahilahi, who ruled over the Mākaha area.[3]
Legends
According to Hawaiian legend, the mountain was sacred to Kane, who is the god of protection and one of the four main Hawaiian deities.[2] Another Hawaiian god named Aiʻai used the area around Mauna Lahilahi for fishing.[2]
Ancient Hawaiʻi
In Ancient Hawaii, Mauna Lahilahi was used as a lookout point for any boats passing through Oahu's western shoreline (Waianae).[2]
Astronomy
It is believed that the mountain has astronomical significance due to its ties with the summer solstice.[2]
