Hina-au-kekele


Hina-au-kekele was a Hawaiian noble lady and Chiefess of the Island of Hawaii. She was the sister-wife of the High Chief Pilikaaiea of Hawaii, and they were the founders of the dynasty named Pili line.

Biography

Hina was born on Tahiti as the daughter of the Hawaiian nobleman Laau and his sister-wife, the noble lady Kukamolimaulialoha. It is unknown why her father and mother went to Tahiti. Hina's grandfather was the High Chief Lanakawai of Hawaii. Hina was named after the goddess Hina.
The brother of Hina was Pilikaʻaiea, who is often simply known as Pili. They were married, and their sexual union was considered sacred, according to the Hawaiian customs and laws. Their children were:
  • Koa — a son
  • Hinaʻauamai — a daughter and the wife of her brother
Hina and Pilikaaiea came to Hawaii together with the wizard Paʻao, and Pilikaʻaiea became a successor of Kapawa. Pilikaʻaiea and Hina were the ancestors of Pilikaaieaʻs successor, Chief Kukohou.