Nā Māhū Hahau Hohoa o Hāʻena: The Fierce & Fabulous in Hawaiian Moʻolelo
J. Hauʻoli Lorenzo-Elarco
Hūlili: Multidisciplinary Research on Hawaiian Well-Being, 12, 66–96.
Abstract
Centering the dramatic battle between the māhū of Hāʻena and Kamaakamahiʻai, this essay uncovers one of the few known Hawaiian moʻolelo featuring māhū. It reveals how these stories challenge contemporary assumptions and illuminate Indigenous traditions of māhū strength, power, and belonging.
Recommended Citation
Lorenzo-Elarco, J. H. (2026). Nā māhu hahau hohoa o Hāʻena: The fierce & fabulous in Hawaiian moʻolelo. Hūlili: Multidisciplinary Research on Hawaiian Well-Being, 12, 66–96.
