Hi'iaka

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Hi'iaka
In Hawaiian mythology, Hiiaka is a daughter of Haumea and Kāne. She was the patron goddess of Hawaii and the hula dancers, and lived in a sacred grove where she spent her days dancing with the forest spirits. She is also called Hiiaka-i-ka-poli-o-Pele literally meaning "Cradled in the bosom of Pele". Hiiaka was conceived in Tahiti, but carried in the form of an egg to Hawaii by Pele, who kept the egg with her at all times to incubate it. Hiiaka is Pele's most favorite and loyal sister, although they have also had their differences.
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Hi'iaka
[Polynesian] The goddess of Hawaii, of the islands, of the hills, the lands, the cliffs, and the caves. She is the patroness of hula dancers. She was a benign goddess, much praised in song during music festivals. Hi'iaka is the daughter of the sea-god Kane and sister of Pele.


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