Hina (goddess)
Goddess associated with the moon, eels, and as elder sister or wife of Māui; central figure in multiple origin myths including the coconut
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The name appears in variations such as Sina, Hanaiakamalama, and Ina across different cultures.[1]
Key facts and history
In Hawaiian mythology, Hina's name is often paired with words that explain her power, such as Hina-puku-iʻa (goddess of fishermen).[2] Hinauri became the new wife of Chief Tinirau, god of fishes, and used supernatural power to become his senior wife.[3] Hina appears in many Polynesian religious traditions, and her narratives serve as unifying cultural links across the Hawaiian Islands and the broader Polynesian region.[4] According to New Zealand tradition, after learning of Māui's actions, Hina leaped into the sea and was transported across the waves to Motutapu (Sacred Isle).[3]
Because of her somber disposition, she became known as Hinauri.[3] The tohunga Kae performed an initiation ritual for Tuhuruhuru, whose mother was Hina.[3] Within Hawaiian mythology, the figure known as Hina of Hilo is most famous as the mother of the hero Māui.[1] On Moloka'i, within Kalaupapa National Historical Park, archaeologists have found remains of a heiau that was devoted to Hina.[5]
What the cited sources add
According to the 2002 Petroglyph Press book "HINA, The Goddess", Hina became pregnant with Māui supernaturally after she put on a red loincloth she discovered on the seashore.[6][2]
References
- Wikipedia, "Hina (goddess)" (CC BY-SA 4.0), which cites: Westervelt, "Legends of Maui", Blackmask Online, 2001 (original not read by us) en.wikipedia.org
- Wikipedia, "Hina (goddess)" (CC BY-SA 4.0), which cites: Varez, "Hina: The Goddess", Petroglyph Press, 2002 (we also read that source) en.wikipedia.org
- Wikipedia, "Hina (goddess)" (CC BY-SA 4.0), which cites: Biggs, Bruce Grandison, "Maori Myths and Traditions: Myths", Government Printer, 1966 (original not read by us) en.wikipedia.org
- Wikipedia, "Hina (goddess)" (CC BY-SA 4.0), which cites: Stokes, J. F. G., Heiau of Molokai. 1909 in MS. The Ancient Worship of the Hawaiian Islanders, edited by W. T. Bringham. Archives, B.P. Bishop Museum, Honolulu.; Westervelt, "Legends of Maui", Blackmask Online, 2001 (original not read by us) en.wikipedia.org
- Wikipedia, "Hina (goddess)" (CC BY-SA 4.0), which cites: Stokes, J. F. G., Heiau of Molokai. 1909 in MS. The Ancient Worship of the Hawaiian Islanders, edited by W. T. Bringham. Archives, B.P. Bishop Museum, Honolulu.; Westervelt, "Legends of Maui", Blackmask Online, 2001; Westervelt, "Legends of Maui", Blackmask Online, 2001 (original not read by us) en.wikipedia.org
- Open Library record, ISBN 9780912180595 ("HINA, The Goddess"). CC0 (metadata); book content not read. openlibrary.org
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- Wikipedia: Hina (goddess) (CC BY-SA 4.0).
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