"Hi'iaka & Hopoe"
Kanoa Aikala-Nelson
Carved Block Print - 9 Inches x 12 Inches
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Hi'iaka was known as Pele's sister, Hopoe was the one who taught hi'iaka how to dance the hula. They were known to be lovers of some kind, when Hi'iaka came back late from a mission for Pele, Pele, out of jealousy killed Hopoe and broke hi'iaka's heart. Then in revenge Hi'iaka had a lover affair with Pele's lover. The great Kane and Kanaloa came to stop Hi'iaka and Pele's warring episodes after that.
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