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| Years before Pele came to Hawai'i Kamapua'a was born to Hina.He was born in the mountains of Koolua, Oahu. Olopana, Hina's husband, and a influential chief. While he was already a old man, Hina was in her youth of spring.Dutifully she shared his bed.But her heart longed on Kahiki-ula, her husbands younger brother. Often she would invite her handsome brother-in-law to go berry picking with her. Hina was the only one who knew Kahiki-ula was also her lover. When Hina gave birth, Olopana refused for him to be knowen as his son. He said " let Kahiki-ula claim him" " I name him Kamapua'a, or Hog child". Kamapua'a grew up to be very handsome, smart and strong.He was able to change his appearance and then to duplicate his own appearance. |