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The Almost Forgotten Hawaiian Story
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by By Samantha Campos

May 05, 2005

Of all the Hawaiian myths and folklore, the legend of Kaulula'au is not the most well-known. Not even close. And yet, it's an important and exciting part of Hawaiian culture, especially in the telling of Maui and Lana'i history. Kaulula'au was a real man and notable Maui chief, born to a woman resurrected from the dead and then banished to the ghost-ridden island of Lana'i for mischievous behavior. Talk about drama!