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YouTube.com - "Kauhale O Kamapua'a"
Comments: This song was written by David Inciong as a tribute to his grandfather, Luther Pu'ulei. It tells of the beauty of the Nu'uanu are of O'ahu, which is said to be the home of the demi-god Kamapua'a. See the lyrics here: huapala.org Kamapua'a, said to take the form of a pig, is an important character in Hawaiian mythology. My friend kd5txo sent me this story: Pele wasn't always a goddess... Kamapua'a was a warrior of royal bloodlines who eventually came to the Puna district on the Big Island. He was tattooed over his entire body and considered to be very frightening in appearance. He had heard about the legendary beauty of Pele and visited a nearby chief on friendly terms.... he waited around and laid eyes on Pele and became determined to "marr...
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