Kanehekili
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Template:Infobox deity 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
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 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.