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Kukaniloko: Wahiawa’s Birthing Stones
When one hears the word Hawai’i, the first image that appears in his or her mind would be a place of paradise with extravagant waters, calm breezes in the air, rays of sun streaming through the clouds. Most would envision a perfect vacation full of beaches, resorts, and hotels. However, there is so much more that Hawai’i has to offer besides getting a glimmering tan at the beach. There are gardens and Hawaii's national parks to roam around and take a glimpse of their prosperous greenery. One of Hawaii’s national parks that people should consider visiting is Kukaniloko. As time progresses, evolution takes hold. Humans, animals, and the land we live on will change in …show more content…
One story is about two sisters from Kaua’i. There were two famous ealing stones that were temporarily in Kukaniloko. It was said that two sisters from Kaua’i wanted to visit Kukaniloko. They both had supernatural powers but they were only effective during the night time. On the way to the birthing site, they were caught in the morning sun and turned to stones and all their powers embodied into the stones. In the mid 1920s, the two stones received a lot of attention after pineapple workers reported cures from the stone. Then in 1948, the stones were moved back to their original spot in Wahiawa. The other legend was about a cannibalistic chief that lived in Helemano, near the site of Kukaniloko, who was named Oahu’nui. It was said that he craved human flesh and devoured them. Oahu’nui had a sister who took care of him like a mother and her name was Kilikili’ula. She was married to Lehuanui, a chief not direct to royalty. They had two sons and a daughter. Lehuanui lived in a separate house due to ancient laws. One day, when Lehuanui went fishing, he saw a vision of his two sons saying that they were eaten by their uncle Oahu’nui. Lehuanui went back home, took his last child from his wife and killed Oahu’nui. No one dared to live in that area for a long time. However, there is no evidence that cannibalism was practiced in Hawai’i, but it was practiced in Fiji, Marquesas Islands, New Zealand, and sometimes …show more content…
"O'ahunui: Waialua: Stories of an Ancient Island: Traditions of O'ahu: Asia-Pacific Digital Library." O'ahunui: Waialua: Stories of an Ancient Island: Traditions of O'ahu: Asia-Pacific Digital Library. Kapi'olani Community College, 11 Sept. 2010. Web. 19 Oct. 2014.
Omandam, Pat. "The Sacred Stones of Wahiawa." Honolulu Star - BulletinOct 16 1998. ProQuest. Web. 18 Oct. 2014 .
Queen Liliuokalani to The House of Representatives of the United States, Washington, D.C., 19 Decemeber 1898.
USAG-HI. “Historic Context.” PDF file. http://www.garrison.hawaii.army.mil/sustainability/Documents/CulturalResources/HistoricContextFromAppB.pdf "Wahiawa NB April Minutes, Official Web Site for The City and County of Honolulu." Wahiawa NB April Minutes, Official Web Site for The City and County of Honolulu. N.p., n.d. Web. 10 Nov. 2014.
"Wahiawa NB November Minutes, Official Web Site for The City and County of Honolulu." Wahiawa NB November Minutes, Official Web Site for The City and County of Honolulu. N.p., n.d. Web. 10 Nov. 2014.
Yamanouchi, Kelly. "Sharing, Preservation of Heiau Sites Debated." Honolulu Advertiser: 1. May 23 2004. ProQuest. Web. 18 Oct. 2014
Kukaniloko: Wahiawa’s Birthing Stones
When one hears the word Hawai’i, the first image that appears in his or her mind would be a place of paradise with extravagant waters, calm breezes in the air, rays of sun streaming through the clouds. Most would envision a perfect vacation full of beaches, resorts, and hotels. However, there is so much more that Hawai’i has to offer besides getting a glimmering tan at the beach. There are gardens and Hawaii's national parks to roam around and take a glimpse of their prosperous greenery. One of Hawaii’s national parks that people should consider visiting is Kukaniloko. As time progresses, evolution takes hold. Humans, animals, and the land we live on will change in …show more content…
One story is about two sisters from Kaua’i. There were two famous ealing stones that were temporarily in Kukaniloko. It was said that two sisters from Kaua’i wanted to visit Kukaniloko. They both had supernatural powers but they were only effective during the night time. On the way to the birthing site, they were caught in the morning sun and turned to stones and all their powers embodied into the stones. In the mid 1920s, the two stones received a lot of attention after pineapple workers reported cures from the stone. Then in 1948, the stones were moved back to their original spot in Wahiawa. The other legend was about a cannibalistic chief that lived in Helemano, near the site of Kukaniloko, who was named Oahu’nui. It was said that he craved human flesh and devoured them. Oahu’nui had a sister who took care of him like a mother and her name was Kilikili’ula. She was married to Lehuanui, a chief not direct to royalty. They had two sons and a daughter. Lehuanui lived in a separate house due to ancient laws. One day, when Lehuanui went fishing, he saw a vision of his two sons saying that they were eaten by their uncle Oahu’nui. Lehuanui went back home, took his last child from his wife and killed Oahu’nui. No one dared to live in that area for a long time. However, there is no evidence that cannibalism was practiced in Hawai’i, but it was practiced in Fiji, Marquesas Islands, New Zealand, and sometimes …show more content…
"O'ahunui: Waialua: Stories of an Ancient Island: Traditions of O'ahu: Asia-Pacific Digital Library." O'ahunui: Waialua: Stories of an Ancient Island: Traditions of O'ahu: Asia-Pacific Digital Library. Kapi'olani Community College, 11 Sept. 2010. Web. 19 Oct. 2014.
Omandam, Pat. "The Sacred Stones of Wahiawa." Honolulu Star - BulletinOct 16 1998. ProQuest. Web. 18 Oct. 2014 .
Queen Liliuokalani to The House of Representatives of the United States, Washington, D.C., 19 Decemeber 1898.
USAG-HI. “Historic Context.” PDF file. http://www.garrison.hawaii.army.mil/sustainability/Documents/CulturalResources/HistoricContextFromAppB.pdf "Wahiawa NB April Minutes, Official Web Site for The City and County of Honolulu." Wahiawa NB April Minutes, Official Web Site for The City and County of Honolulu. N.p., n.d. Web. 10 Nov. 2014.
"Wahiawa NB November Minutes, Official Web Site for The City and County of Honolulu." Wahiawa NB November Minutes, Official Web Site for The City and County of Honolulu. N.p., n.d. Web. 10 Nov. 2014.
Yamanouchi, Kelly. "Sharing, Preservation of Heiau Sites Debated." Honolulu Advertiser: 1. May 23 2004. ProQuest. Web. 18 Oct. 2014