The Legend of Keliikuku

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Originally posted by pahoated

The moral of the story is that the chief of Puna was boastful about the lush richness of Puna and did not have respect for Pele, while the kahuna of Oahu knew Pele better than he did. It is the old morality tale of pride going before the fall, and that Pele has been cleansing the aina for a long time.

"We come in peace!" - First thing said by missionaries and extraterrestrials

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This is exactly the message per our kupuna, not just pahoated. Hawaiian culture (ours) does not teach boasting or bragging. Ever.

JMO.