06-09-2015, 12:38 PM
Aloha, bystander. Good question! There is lots written about Keoua, and this version comes the closest to Kupuna stories":
http://www.sacred-texts.com/pac/hlov/hlov23.htm
Another interesting version here below, claims Kamehameha was perhaps not directing the assassination of Keoua: (*Snipped - More at link/BBM)
http://www.nps.gov/puhe/learn/historycul...tories.htm
Many questions have been raised as to why Keoua willingly entered the camp of so bitter an enemy. Fornander believed that the defeat of Kamehameha's enemies in the battle of Kepuwaha'ula'ula probably influenced Keoua to try to negotiate with Kamehameha. [70] Perhaps Keoua realized the political and religious significance of this heiau and surmised that with its completion his fate was sealed. Whether his death occurred by or against Kamehameha's wishes is also disputed. After critically examining the statements of a variety of early native and foreign writers on the subject, Fornander concludes that
it is impossible to acquit Kamehameha of complicity in the cruel death of Keoua. It must have been planned in his council. It was executed by three of his highest chiefs and most trusted counsellors. The deed itself took place in his presence and within sound of his voice; and there is no mention, tradition, or hint that he ever disapproved or regretted it, or in the slightest manner rebuked or punished those who treacherously enticed Keoua away, or him who actually stabbed him. [71]
Whether planned or not, the assassination of Keoua gave Kamehameha undisputed control of Hawai'i Island by 1792. In early 1795 Kamehameha took Maui, Lana'i, and Moloka'i.
Of note, Pele was believed to have taken Kamehameha "under her wing", and protected him as a favored child. (*In the link above, too).
These kinds of questions make for good historical research. Mahalo.
JMO.
P.S. Our OHA Trustees are draping the King's statue in Washington, D.C. FWIW.
http://www.sacred-texts.com/pac/hlov/hlov23.htm
Another interesting version here below, claims Kamehameha was perhaps not directing the assassination of Keoua: (*Snipped - More at link/BBM)
http://www.nps.gov/puhe/learn/historycul...tories.htm
Many questions have been raised as to why Keoua willingly entered the camp of so bitter an enemy. Fornander believed that the defeat of Kamehameha's enemies in the battle of Kepuwaha'ula'ula probably influenced Keoua to try to negotiate with Kamehameha. [70] Perhaps Keoua realized the political and religious significance of this heiau and surmised that with its completion his fate was sealed. Whether his death occurred by or against Kamehameha's wishes is also disputed. After critically examining the statements of a variety of early native and foreign writers on the subject, Fornander concludes that
it is impossible to acquit Kamehameha of complicity in the cruel death of Keoua. It must have been planned in his council. It was executed by three of his highest chiefs and most trusted counsellors. The deed itself took place in his presence and within sound of his voice; and there is no mention, tradition, or hint that he ever disapproved or regretted it, or in the slightest manner rebuked or punished those who treacherously enticed Keoua away, or him who actually stabbed him. [71]
Whether planned or not, the assassination of Keoua gave Kamehameha undisputed control of Hawai'i Island by 1792. In early 1795 Kamehameha took Maui, Lana'i, and Moloka'i.
Of note, Pele was believed to have taken Kamehameha "under her wing", and protected him as a favored child. (*In the link above, too).
These kinds of questions make for good historical research. Mahalo.
JMO.
P.S. Our OHA Trustees are draping the King's statue in Washington, D.C. FWIW.