Kalapana of Hawaiʻi explained

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

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

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

Notes and References

1. [David Malo]
2. However, there is a chant that describes Kalapana as a son of Kanipahu and his concubine Alaʻikauakoko.
3. [Abraham Fornander]