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Loe of Maui

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Loe
Chief of Maui
Father Kamaloohua
Mother Kapu of Maui
Wife Wahaʻakuna
Issue Kahokuohua

Loe (Hawaiian: Loe o Maui) was a High Chief in ancient Hawaii. Loe was the sovereign chief of the island of Maui, mentioned in old chants, and ancestor of Kalahumoku II.[1]

Life

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Loe was a son of the Chief Kamaloohua by his consort, Kapu of Maui, and thus a grandson of Kuhimana. He followed his father as chief of Maui.

Although war did not occur between Maui and any of the other islands during his reign, there was a disturbance in his father's reign.

He married a woman named Wahaʻakuna,[2][3] who is mentioned by Samuel Kamakau. They had a son named Kahokuohua, who was a King of Molokaʻi island.

Loe is considered to be the great progenitor of the Maui chiefdom. His successor was his grandson, Kaulahea I.

References

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  1. ^ History of Keoua Kalanikupuapa-i-kalani-nui, Father of Hawaii Kings, and His Descendants, with Notes On Kamehameha I, First King Of All Hawaii by Elizabeth Kekaʻaniau
  2. ^ Samuel Kamakau. Tales and Traditions of the People of Old: Na Mo'Olelo a Ka Po'E Kahiko. Bishop Museum Press.
  3. ^ The Kumulipo: a Hawaiian creation chant. Page 240. Here is given the family tree of Loe.
Preceded by Alii nui of Maui Succeeded by