- In
Hawaiian mythology, the
Kupua are a
group of
supernatural entities which might be
considered gods or
spirits (see also Atua).
Hawaiian myths and legends...
- of the
Polynesian peoples such as the Māori or the
Hawaiians (see also
Kupua); the
Polynesian word
literally means "power" or "strength" and so the concept...
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named Hinakealohaila, and his son is
named Nanamaoa. Māui is one of the
Kupua. His name is the same as that of the
Hawaiian island Maui,
although native...
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Serasot etc.,
towards Kampung Selampit in Lundu, Sarawak,
Bratak - used in
kupua (kampung/villages)
around the Bung
Bratak (Mount Bratak),
Singai - used...
- of Oahu, Kamapuaʻa was
particularly connected with the
island of Maui. A
kupua (demigod), Kamapuaʻa is best
known for his
romantic pursuit of the fire...
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Sisyphus Haitian folklore: Anansi, Ti
Malice Hawaiian mythology: Kaulu,
Kupua Hindu mythology: Baby
Krishna (stealing butter), Narada, Mohini, Hanuman...
- Māui-a-kalana's wife is
named Hinakealohaila; his son is Nanamaoa. Māui is one of the
Kupua. His name is the same as that of the
Hawaiian island Maui,
although native...
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spirit of a
place in
classical Roman religion Kami –
Divine being in
Shinto Kupua –
Group of
Hawaiian supernatural entities Moai –
Monolithic human figures...
- hanitu,
Filipino and Tao anito, and
Malaysian and
Indonesian hantu or antu.
Kupua Nuku-mai-tore
Polynesian mythology Taotao Mona Tui Fiti In
Rotuman similar...
- of life Kane-ʻapua,
demigod younger brother Kamapuaʻa, a
shapeshifting kupua and a
recurring figure in
Hawaiian folklore,
sometimes described as the...
