Alii Aimoku of Molokai
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The Alii Aimoku was the sovereign king or queen of one of the four main Hawaiian Islands. The monarchs of island Molokai
, like those of the other Hawaiian islands, claim descent from Wakea
. Tradition has not preserved the pedigree of this family passed that of the progneitor, but its connection with the ancient Nanaulu line is frequently affirmed making it relatives of the first dynasty on Oahu
and Kauai
. The father of this family was Kamauaua, who seems to have been the first mentioned superior chief of Molokai.
Nanaulu, from which Kamauaua claimed descendant, was a fourteenth generation descendant of Wakea
and Pāpā
. Keoloewa-a-Kamauaua, 2nd King of Molokai, intermarried with another line of Nanaulu, elevating their status, by marrying Nuakea
of the Nanaulu-Maweke
. From this the Molokai family proudly trace their lineage back to the first migration in the sixth century.
The traditional history of Molokai is fragmentary. The island was not of major political importance. Its importance lay in the connections its royal family made by marriage, and, in later years, the reputation of its sorcery and kahuna
s. Molokai was the fifth largest of the eight main Hawaiian isles, and it sizes hindered it in its struggle for power and survival among the other islands of Maui, Oahu, Kauai and Hawaii. Its main enemies were the chiefs of Oahu and Maui, Molokai's nearest neighbors. By the end of the 17th century, as interisland conflict grew worse and worse, Molokai was suffered many blows from the powerful monarchs of these two isles; notabaly Kapiohookalani
, Peleioholani
, and Kahekili II
. Molokai finally, and completely, succumbed to the might of Maui prior to the end of the Ancient Hawaii
an era.
Molokai
Molokai or Molokai is an island in the Hawaiian archipelago. It is 38 by 10 miles in size with a land area of , making it the fifth largest of the main Hawaiian Islands and the 27th largest island in the United States. It lies east of Oahu across the 25-mile wide Kaiwi Channel and north of...
, like those of the other Hawaiian islands, claim descent from Wakea
Wakea
In Hawaiian mythology, Wākea is the eldest son of Kahiko , and lives in Olalowaia. Wākea is the ancestor of the aristocracy, the ali‘i. The priests and common people come from his brothers. In another legend, Wākea lives in Hihiku and marries Pāpā, also called Pāpā-nui or Pāpā-nui-hanau-moku, who...
. Tradition has not preserved the pedigree of this family passed that of the progneitor, but its connection with the ancient Nanaulu line is frequently affirmed making it relatives of the first dynasty on Oahu
Alii Aimoku of Oahu
The Alii Aimoku was the sovereign king or queen of one of the four main Hawaiian Islands. The monarchs of island Oahu, like those of the other Hawaiian islands, claim descent from Wakea. Nanaulu, a fourteenth generation descendant of Wakea was the ancestor of Kumuhonua, 1st known King of Oahu,...
and Kauai
Alii Aimoku of Kauai
The Alii Aimoku of Kauai was the sovereign king or queen of the islands of Kauai and Niihau.- Overview :The monarchs of Kauai, like those of the other Hawaiian islands, claim descent from Wakea and Papa. Nanaulu, a descendant in the fourteenth generation from Wakea, was the ancestor of Moikeha, 1st...
. The father of this family was Kamauaua, who seems to have been the first mentioned superior chief of Molokai.
Nanaulu, from which Kamauaua claimed descendant, was a fourteenth generation descendant of Wakea
Wakea
In Hawaiian mythology, Wākea is the eldest son of Kahiko , and lives in Olalowaia. Wākea is the ancestor of the aristocracy, the ali‘i. The priests and common people come from his brothers. In another legend, Wākea lives in Hihiku and marries Pāpā, also called Pāpā-nui or Pāpā-nui-hanau-moku, who...
and Pāpā
Papa
Papa or PAPA may refer to:*P, in the ICAO spelling alphabet*Papa class submarine*Pāpa, in Hinduism, the Sanskrit word for the concept of sin* Papa is a word used in many languages as an affectionate term for fatherPeople:...
. Keoloewa-a-Kamauaua, 2nd King of Molokai, intermarried with another line of Nanaulu, elevating their status, by marrying Nuakea
Nuakea
Nuakea was the Princess of Oahu and Queen consort of Molokai.She was born to Prince Keaunui, Chief of Ewa and his wife Wehelani. Through her father, she was the granddaughter of Maweke, the Blue-blood alii of the ancient line of Nanaulu...
of the Nanaulu-Maweke
Maweke
Maweke was a northern Hawaiian king. He was of the Nanaulu line being lineal descendent of Nanaulu, the brother of Ulu, from whom the southern chiefs claim their descent. The northern chiefs of Oahu, Kauai, and Niihau descent from Maweke and Nanaulu...
. From this the Molokai family proudly trace their lineage back to the first migration in the sixth century.
The traditional history of Molokai is fragmentary. The island was not of major political importance. Its importance lay in the connections its royal family made by marriage, and, in later years, the reputation of its sorcery and kahuna
Kahuna
Kahuna is a Hawaiian word, defined in the as a "Priest, sorcerer, magician, wizard, minister, expert in any profession." Forty different types of kahuna are listed in the book, Tales from the Night Rainbow...
s. Molokai was the fifth largest of the eight main Hawaiian isles, and it sizes hindered it in its struggle for power and survival among the other islands of Maui, Oahu, Kauai and Hawaii. Its main enemies were the chiefs of Oahu and Maui, Molokai's nearest neighbors. By the end of the 17th century, as interisland conflict grew worse and worse, Molokai was suffered many blows from the powerful monarchs of these two isles; notabaly Kapiohookalani
Kapiohookalani
Kapiioho o kalani was a ruler of Oahu island 1730–1737. His unsuccessful war campaign indicates a warlike nature inherited from his father, uncommon in the otherwise peaceful Oahu chiefs.-Early life:...
, Peleioholani
Peleioholani
Peleioholani 21st Alii Aimoku of Kauai and 22nd Alii Aimoku of Oahu. He ruled as titular King or chieftain of Kauai, Oahu and held tributary over Molokai after he conquered that island and slew the Molokaian chiefs. Sometimes called Peleiholani...
, and Kahekili II
Kahekili II
Kahekili II, full name Kahekilinuiahumanu, was the twenty fifth King of Maui. His name was short for Kāne-Hekili after the Hawaiian god of thunder. Because Kāne-Hekili was believed to be black on one side, Kahekili tattooed one side of his body from head to foot.-Family:He was born about...
. Molokai finally, and completely, succumbed to the might of Maui prior to the end of the Ancient Hawaii
Ancient Hawaii
Ancient Hawaii refers to the period of Hawaiian human history preceding the unification of the Kingdom of Hawaii by Kamehameha the Great in 1810. After being first settled by Polynesian long-distance navigators sometime between AD 300–800, a unique culture developed. Diversified agroforestry and...
an era.
List of Alii Aimoku of Molokai
- Alii nui KamauauaKamauauaKamauaua, 1st Alii Aimoku of Molokai, ruling either in the 11th or 13th century. He held sway over the island of Molokai, and was its first supreme king ruling it without any oppositions...
1st Alii Aimoku of Molokai, 11th - 13th century - Alii nui Keoloewa-a-Kamauaua 2nd Alii Aimoku of Molokai
- Alii nui Kapau-A-Nuakea (female) 3rd Alii Aimoku of Molokai
- Alii nui KamauliwahineKamauliwahineKamauliwahine was the 4th Alii Aimoku of Molokai. She ruled as titular Queen Regnant or chieftain of the island of Molokai. Her family descends from Nanaulu, the 14th generation descendant of Wakea, of the first migration to Hawaii in 6th century....
(female) 4th Alii Aimoku of Molokai - Alii nui Hualani (female) 5th Alii Aimoku of Molokai
- some number of generations
- Alii nui Kahokuohua Alii Aimoku of Molokai, 14th - 15th century
- some number of generations
- Alii nui Kalanipehu Alii Aimoku of Molokai, 17th century
- some number of generations
- Alii nui Kane'alai (female) Alii Aimoku of Molokai, 18th century
See also
- Ancient HawaiiAncient HawaiiAncient Hawaii refers to the period of Hawaiian human history preceding the unification of the Kingdom of Hawaii by Kamehameha the Great in 1810. After being first settled by Polynesian long-distance navigators sometime between AD 300–800, a unique culture developed. Diversified agroforestry and...
- Kingdom of HawaiiKingdom of HawaiiThe Kingdom of Hawaii was established during the years 1795 to 1810 with the subjugation of the smaller independent chiefdoms of Oahu, Maui, Molokai, Lānai, Kauai and Niihau by the chiefdom of Hawaii into one unified government...
- Alii Aimoku of KauaiAlii Aimoku of KauaiThe Alii Aimoku of Kauai was the sovereign king or queen of the islands of Kauai and Niihau.- Overview :The monarchs of Kauai, like those of the other Hawaiian islands, claim descent from Wakea and Papa. Nanaulu, a descendant in the fourteenth generation from Wakea, was the ancestor of Moikeha, 1st...
- Alii Aimoku of OahuAlii Aimoku of OahuThe Alii Aimoku was the sovereign king or queen of one of the four main Hawaiian Islands. The monarchs of island Oahu, like those of the other Hawaiian islands, claim descent from Wakea. Nanaulu, a fourteenth generation descendant of Wakea was the ancestor of Kumuhonua, 1st known King of Oahu,...
- Alii Aimoku of Maui
- Alii Aimoku of HawaiiAlii Aimoku of HawaiiThe following is a list of alii aimoku of Hawaii. "Alii aimoku" refers to the ruler of the island. alii refers to the ruling class of ancient Hawaii...