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, ʻAikanaka (or ʻAi Kanaka, ʻAikane) is a

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chief. His name means "man eater". His father was named Hulumanailani, whilst his mother was named Hinamaikalani. ʻAikanaka married Hinahanaiakamalama (according to the Ulu

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). She bore him sons Hemā and Puna.ʻAikanaka is also depicted to have married the moon goddess lona,who carried ʻAikanaka on her wings. According to the Ulu genealogy, ʻAikanaka was born about 746 AD.

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{{DEFAULTSORT:Aikanaka Ancient Hawaiian royalty Legendary Hawaiian people 740s births Year of birth uncertain Year of death unknown