| Kanehekili | |
|---|---|
God of thunder | |
| Venerated in | Hawaiian religion |
| Gender | Male |
| Genealogy | |
| Parents | Haumea (mother) |
| Siblings | |
In Hawaiian mythology, Kanehekili is the brother of Pele and Hiʻiaka (among others) by Haumea. He is the god of thunder.[1]
He was born from the mouth of Haumea.[1]
During thunderstorms, followers of Kanehekili remain silent. Legend holds that two stones in a cave in Kahuku were once two boys who broke the silence during a storm.[2]
References
- Beckwith, Martha. "Hawaiian mythology". www.ulukau.org. Retrieved May 9, 2021.
- Emerson (1839–1915), Nathaniel Bright. "Pele and Hiiaka: A Myth from Hawaii". www.gutenberg.org. Retrieved May 9, 2021.
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