Paumakua
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Paumakua may refer to:
- Paumakua of MauiPaumakua of MauiPaumakua-a-Huanuikalailai was the 1st Moi of Maui, although he is believed never to have any control over any significant portion of Maui. His title rather derived from the ability of his descendants to gain suzerainty over the entire island of Maui...
Legendary chief progenitor of the chiefs of Maui and Hawaii - Paumakua of OahuPaumakua of OahuPaumakua of Oahu was a King of Oahu prior to the establishment of the alii aimoku lordship of the Maweke family. He existed prior to the 13th century or 11th century AD. He descend from Puna of the Ulu line. His contemporary was the Paumakua of Maui. His name referred to his family and...
Legendary chief progenitor of the chiefs of Kauai and Oahu