Lo Lale
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Lo-Lale was a Hawaiian Prince of the island of Oahu, being the son of King Kalona-iki, the brother of King Piliwale, and the uncle of Queen Kukaniloko. Lo-Lale was not the Moi himself, nor did he ever become Moi. His status was a district
prince simialar to a feudal lord. He was a Lo-Alii (Prince of Royal Blood).
states there lived at the time at Lihue, Ewa district, Oahu
, a handsome
prince named Lo-Lale. He was a bachelor
and a man of an amiable temper
. Lo Lale had reached the age of 35 without marrying, and the reason was said to be because a lovely princess
whom he was about to marry had come to her sudden death some years before by drowning
.
His brothers and the friendly neighboring chiefs became very anxious that he should take unto himself a wife. His brother, Piliwale
, having no sons, was naturally anxious that his brother should marry so that the royal line might be perpetuated and Lo Lale finally yielded to his importunities and consented. Apparently no suitable match for so royal a prince could be found on Oahu
, or none had succeeded in captivating his fancy. In this case a bride
must be sought for abroad, and a proper canor, with trusty messengers, was fitted out at Waialua to visit the windward islands and report upon the beauty and rank of the princesses there. Among these trusty messenger, was Kalamakua
, cousin
of Lolale. The canoe
first visited Molokai
, but no satisfied with their inquiries, the messengers proceeded to Lanai
, and being equally unsuccessful there, they sailed to Hana, Maui
, intending to cross over to Hawaii.
, the Moi of Maui, was at that time stopping with his court and his chiefs at Hamakuapoko, regulating the affairs of the country, and enjoying the cool breezes of that district, and the pleasure of surf-bathing, and that with him was his sister, Princess Keleanohoanaapiapi, the most beautiful woman on Maui, and the most accomplished surfer. Hearing this, the messengers turned back from Hana and arrived with their canoe on a fine morning off Hamakuapoko. On that very morn Kelea and her attendants had gone down to the beach to enjoy the sport of surf-bathing. Swimming out beyond the surf, she encouraged the canoe, and was at first somewhat surprised and startled at seeing strangers in it, but being reassured by their kindly speech, and being invited to come on board, the messengers offered to ride the canoe ashore through the surf. Kelea accepted the invitation, and gallantly the canoe shot over the foaming surf and landed safely on the beach. All sense of danger or mistrust being dispelled, the princess accompanied the canoe again out over the surf, and again rode successfully ashore over the breakers, the attendants hurraing lustily at the brave and fearless style of which the canoe was handled. The messengers having by this time ascertained who their illustrious guest was, invited her to another trip through the roaring surf. Thoughtlessly she consented and the canoe pulled out beyond the surf, watching for a good, high, combing roller of the sea to star in with. At this moment at squall
or a whirlwind suddenly struck the canoe with, coming from off the shore, and away sped the canoe with its fair and involuntary passenger over the broad ocean.
When the storm subsided, the shores of Maui were far distant, and the messengers started for Waialua, Oahu, where they arrived safely. From Waialua Kelea was taken up to Lihue, where Lo-Lale received her with the regard due to a chiefess of her rank, and as she did not commit suicide, it may be inferred that she became reconciled to her lot and accepted him as her husband. And as no invasion of Oahu was ever attempted by Kawaokaohele
, or vengeance exacted for the abduction of his sister, it is probable, though the legend says nothing about it, that the affair was diplomatically settled to the satisfaction of all parties.
Lo-Lale's children by Kelea were, named Kaholi-a-Lale, Luliwahine, and Luli Kane. His descendants eventually remarried into the House of Oahu and married into many royal families of the Hawaiian islands. His grandson was the high chief Kanehoalani, who was the father of Kaunui-a-Kanehoalani, mother of Kakuhihewa
, Oahu's most renown monarch. His wife later remarried to his cousin, Kalamakua
, son of his uncle Kalona-nui. They resided in Halawa and with him she remained to her death, and bore him a daughter, called Laielohelohe, who in youth was betrothed and subsequently married to her cousin Piilani of Maui, son of Kawaokaohele.
District
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prince simialar to a feudal lord. He was a Lo-Alii (Prince of Royal Blood).
The Legend
The traditionHawaiian mythology
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states there lived at the time at Lihue, Ewa district, Oahu
Oahu
Oahu or Oahu , known as "The Gathering Place", is the third largest of the Hawaiian Islands and most populous of the islands in the U.S. state of Hawaii. The state capital Honolulu is located on the southeast coast...
, a handsome
Handsome
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prince named Lo-Lale. He was a bachelor
Bachelor
A bachelor is a man above the age of majority who has never been married . Unlike his female counterpart, the spinster, a bachelor may have had children...
and a man of an amiable temper
Temper
Temperare is the Latin origin of words like "temperature" and "tempering"; it and "tempo" come, in turn, from tempus...
. Lo Lale had reached the age of 35 without marrying, and the reason was said to be because a lovely princess
Princess
Princess is the feminine form of prince . Most often, the term has been used for the consort of a prince, or his daughters....
whom he was about to marry had come to her sudden death some years before by drowning
Drowning
Drowning is death from asphyxia due to suffocation caused by water entering the lungs and preventing the absorption of oxygen leading to cerebral hypoxia....
.
His brothers and the friendly neighboring chiefs became very anxious that he should take unto himself a wife. His brother, Piliwale
Piliwale
Piliwale was the 10th Alii Aimoku of Oahu. He reigned as the titular chieftain or King of the island of Oahu and all its territories it claimed at the time....
, having no sons, was naturally anxious that his brother should marry so that the royal line might be perpetuated and Lo Lale finally yielded to his importunities and consented. Apparently no suitable match for so royal a prince could be found on Oahu
Oahu
Oahu or Oahu , known as "The Gathering Place", is the third largest of the Hawaiian Islands and most populous of the islands in the U.S. state of Hawaii. The state capital Honolulu is located on the southeast coast...
, or none had succeeded in captivating his fancy. In this case a bride
Bride
A bride is a woman about to be married or newlywed.The word may come from the Proto-Germanic verb root *brū-, meaning 'to cook, brew, or make a broth' which was the role of the daughter-in-law in primitive families...
must be sought for abroad, and a proper canor, with trusty messengers, was fitted out at Waialua to visit the windward islands and report upon the beauty and rank of the princesses there. Among these trusty messenger, was Kalamakua
Kalamakua
Kalamakua , a Hawaiian high chief and Prince of Oahu. His uncle was King Kalona-iki and his grandfather was King Mailikukahi. He was believed to be responsible for developing the extensive irrigation system that supported several hundred acres of taro fields and fishing, at Waikiki. This...
, cousin
Cousin
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of Lolale. The canoe
Canoe
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first visited Molokai
Molokai
Molokai or Molokai is an island in the Hawaiian archipelago. It is 38 by 10 miles in size with a land area of , making it the fifth largest of the main Hawaiian Islands and the 27th largest island in the United States. It lies east of Oahu across the 25-mile wide Kaiwi Channel and north of...
, but no satisfied with their inquiries, the messengers proceeded to Lanai
Lanai
Lānai or Lanai is the sixth-largest of the Hawaiian Islands. It is also known as the Pineapple Island because of its past as an island-wide pineapple plantation. The only town is Lānai City, a small settlement....
, and being equally unsuccessful there, they sailed to Hana, Maui
Maui
The island of Maui is the second-largest of the Hawaiian Islands at and is the 17th largest island in the United States. Maui is part of the state of Hawaii and is the largest of Maui County's four islands, bigger than Lānai, Kahoolawe, and Molokai. In 2010, Maui had a population of 144,444,...
, intending to cross over to Hawaii.
The Fair Maiden of Maui
At Hana they heard that KawaokaoheleKawaokaohele
Kawaokaohele was the 14th Mo'i of Maui. He was the titular chieftain or king of the island of Maui.He was the son of Kahekili I and Hau-Kanuihoniala, Chiefess of Kauai. Kawaokanele's name means, Our-Days-of-Poverty to commemorate the impoverishment of his father's kingdom. During the reign of...
, the Moi of Maui, was at that time stopping with his court and his chiefs at Hamakuapoko, regulating the affairs of the country, and enjoying the cool breezes of that district, and the pleasure of surf-bathing, and that with him was his sister, Princess Keleanohoanaapiapi, the most beautiful woman on Maui, and the most accomplished surfer. Hearing this, the messengers turned back from Hana and arrived with their canoe on a fine morning off Hamakuapoko. On that very morn Kelea and her attendants had gone down to the beach to enjoy the sport of surf-bathing. Swimming out beyond the surf, she encouraged the canoe, and was at first somewhat surprised and startled at seeing strangers in it, but being reassured by their kindly speech, and being invited to come on board, the messengers offered to ride the canoe ashore through the surf. Kelea accepted the invitation, and gallantly the canoe shot over the foaming surf and landed safely on the beach. All sense of danger or mistrust being dispelled, the princess accompanied the canoe again out over the surf, and again rode successfully ashore over the breakers, the attendants hurraing lustily at the brave and fearless style of which the canoe was handled. The messengers having by this time ascertained who their illustrious guest was, invited her to another trip through the roaring surf. Thoughtlessly she consented and the canoe pulled out beyond the surf, watching for a good, high, combing roller of the sea to star in with. At this moment at squall
Squall
A squall is a sudden, sharp increase in wind speed which is usually associated with active weather, such as rain showers, thunderstorms, or heavy snow. Squalls refer to an increase in the sustained winds over a short time interval, as there may be higher gusts during a squall event...
or a whirlwind suddenly struck the canoe with, coming from off the shore, and away sped the canoe with its fair and involuntary passenger over the broad ocean.
When the storm subsided, the shores of Maui were far distant, and the messengers started for Waialua, Oahu, where they arrived safely. From Waialua Kelea was taken up to Lihue, where Lo-Lale received her with the regard due to a chiefess of her rank, and as she did not commit suicide, it may be inferred that she became reconciled to her lot and accepted him as her husband. And as no invasion of Oahu was ever attempted by Kawaokaohele
Kawaokaohele
Kawaokaohele was the 14th Mo'i of Maui. He was the titular chieftain or king of the island of Maui.He was the son of Kahekili I and Hau-Kanuihoniala, Chiefess of Kauai. Kawaokanele's name means, Our-Days-of-Poverty to commemorate the impoverishment of his father's kingdom. During the reign of...
, or vengeance exacted for the abduction of his sister, it is probable, though the legend says nothing about it, that the affair was diplomatically settled to the satisfaction of all parties.
Marriages, Departure, Sorrow of Lo-Lale
For several years Kelea lived with Lo-Lale at Lihue and bore to him three children. But the inland situation of Lihue, at the foot of the Kaala mountains, and far away form the sea, became wearisome and monotonous to the excited and volatile temper of Kelea. She informed her husband of her intention to leave and reluctantly he gave his consent, knowing well that the prerogatives of her rank gave her the privilege of separation if she wanted. His grief at parting has been preserved in the tradition in the form of a chant, the following portion of which alone has been remembered:| Aloha Lou hoa i ka pualii, | Farewell, my partner on the lowland plains, |
| I ka wai o Pohake,a | On the waters of Pohakea, |
| He luna o Kanehoa, | Above Kanehoa, |
| He Lae ino o Maunauna. | On the dark mountain spur of Maunaunu. |
| O Lihue, ke hele ia! | O Lihue, she has gone! |
| Homi aku i ke ala o ka Manu, | Sniff the sweet scent of the grass, |
| I ke ala o ke kupukupu, | The sweet scent of the wild vines, |
| E linoia ana e ka Waikoloa, | That are twisted about by the brook of Waikoloa, |
| E ka makani he Waiopua-la, | By the winds of Waiopua |
| Kuu pu----a! | My flower! |
| Me he pula la i kuu maka, | As if a mote were in my eye, |
| Ka oni i ka haku onohi, | The pupil of my eye is troubled, |
| Ka wailiu I kuu maka. E auwe du-e! | Dimness (covers) my eyes. Woe is me! Oh! |
Lo-Lale's children by Kelea were, named Kaholi-a-Lale, Luliwahine, and Luli Kane. His descendants eventually remarried into the House of Oahu and married into many royal families of the Hawaiian islands. His grandson was the high chief Kanehoalani, who was the father of Kaunui-a-Kanehoalani, mother of Kakuhihewa
Kakuhihewa
Kakuhihewa was the 15th Alii Aimoku of Oahu. He ruled as King or chief of the Hawaiian Island of Oahu. He was not only one of the great kings of Oahu, but celebrated throughout the eight islands for all the princely qualities of a highborn chief. The legends of him are somewhat fuller, or have...
, Oahu's most renown monarch. His wife later remarried to his cousin, Kalamakua
Kalamakua
Kalamakua , a Hawaiian high chief and Prince of Oahu. His uncle was King Kalona-iki and his grandfather was King Mailikukahi. He was believed to be responsible for developing the extensive irrigation system that supported several hundred acres of taro fields and fishing, at Waikiki. This...
, son of his uncle Kalona-nui. They resided in Halawa and with him she remained to her death, and bore him a daughter, called Laielohelohe, who in youth was betrothed and subsequently married to her cousin Piilani of Maui, son of Kawaokaohele.