Paliuli Explained

In Hawaiian mythology, Paliuli is the equivalent of the Garden of Eden, a legendary paradise and the home of Princess Laieikawai (Lā'i.e.-i-ka-wai). It was used for several place names, including a sugar mill owned by Henry Perrine Baldwin.

The Makawao Union Church was built on its foundation.^[1]

Literally pali uli means "green cliff" in the Hawaiian language.^[2]

In another legend, Kū and Hinawelalani had three children; Kahanaiakeakua, Paliuli and Keaomelemele. They were raised separately. Paliuli was raised by Waka in Paliuli, Puna, Hawaiʻi island.

References

• The Hawaiian Romance of Laieikawaie, Martha Beckwith, translator. Columbia University, 1917.

Notes and References

1. Web site: Ralph E. Whiting . [{{NRHP url|id=85003227}} Makawao Union Church nomination form ]. National Register of Historic Places . National Park Service . April 30, 1985 . 2010-01-19 .
2. Web site: lookup of paliuli . on Place Names of Hawaii . Pukui and Elbert . 2004 . Ulukau, the Hawaiian Electronic Library, University of Hawaii . 2010-01-14 .