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    Kalapana of Hawaiʻi

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    For the town, see Kalapana, Hawaii.

    Kalapana was a High Chief who lived in ancient Hawaii.[1]

    Kalapana is also known as Kalapanakuʻioʻiomoa and Kalapaua. Kalapanakuʻioʻiomoa is his longest name that includes the nickname. He is commonly known as either Kalapa or Kalapana.

    Family

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    Kalapana was possibly a son of Prince Kanaloa and his sister Makoʻani, who are the children of Hualani of Molokai and Chief Kanipahu.[2] Kalapana married Malamaʻihanaʻae and their son was Chief Kahaimoelea.

    Reign

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    Kalapana shares his name with a town on the Big Island.

    According to the legends, Kalapana was a successor of the cruel Chief Kamaiole.[3]

    References

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    1. ^ David Malo. Hawaiian Antiquities. Bishop Museum Press.
    2. ^ However, there is a chant that describes Kalapana as a son of Kanipahu and his concubine Alaʻikauakoko.
    3. ^ Abraham Fornander. An Account of the Polynesian Race: Its Origin and Migrations.
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