Mahina (mythology) explained

In Hawaiian mythology, Mahina is a lunar deity, mother of Hemā. Mahina is also the word for the "Moon" in Hawaiian language.

It is likely that she is the same as the goddess Hina or Lona.^[1]

See also

• Mahina, French Polynesia
• Hina
• Aikanaka, possibly Mahina's husband
• List of lunar deities

Notes and References

1. [Martha Warren Beckwith]