Kū or Kū-ka-ili-moku is one of the four great gods along with Kanaloa, Kāne, and Lono. Ku was referred to as a builder and was the god who presided over war. He was worshiped at the beginning of the moon month.Kū, Kāne, and Lono caused light to shine in upon the world
Hawaiian Gods: Ku
20 03 2011Comments : Leave a Comment »
Categories : Hawaiian Mythology
Hawaiian Birds: Red-Billed Leiothrix
10 03 2011
Red-Billed Leiothrix
Red-Billed Leiothrix, Leiothrix Iuten are found in the wet forests at higher altitudes and in the dry forest regions of the Saddle Region of the Big Island. Flocks of Leiothrix’s have been known to fly up to elevations of 13,500 feet for a short period of time. They favor areas with at least 40 inches of rain.
They have become more rare in the lower altitudes and have a beautiful melodious sound and a hard scolding chatter and low call note. They are about five inches with yellow throat, yellow to orange breast, olive green on the upper, under the tail are yellowish green. The bill is orange-red with legs and feet are greenish red.
They are hard to find. They eat fruit seeds, strawberry guava, thimble berry, and sometimes overripe papaya. Their diet also includes: larval and adult butterflies, moths, millipedes, and spiders. and flowers. They nest close to the ground in bushes and small trees.
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King Kamehameha I
1 03 2011
Kamehameha the Great statue in Honololu
Most often referred to as, Kamehameha the Great, Kamehameha had a great intellect and was able to unite the warring Hawaiian Islands during his reign. He was able to use both warfare and diplomacy, using foreign advisors and foreign weaponry to his advantage. He always listened to the advice of diviners, orators, kahunas and men of skill.
He ruled from 1795 to 1819 as an absolute monarch. He appointed representatives from each island that he called governors and brought to the island public order and peace. This is why he was referred to as an uniter of the highest order and still revered in the hearts of all Hawaiians.
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Categories : Hawaiian Royalty
