Kaikilani
Kaikilani (16th-century-17th-century), was a High Chiefess and ruler Aliʻi Nui of Hawaiʻi island. She was a legendary figure in Hawaiian native oral tradition who dates to around the 16th century in the western calendar.
She was married to Lonoikamakahiki (not to be confused with the god Lono) who was heir to the throne of the main island, the moiship. When the king died Lono did not feel he was ready for the responsibility of kingship and declined to rule until he had mastered the martial skills. Kaikilani stepped into his place and ruled as the first chieftess in Hawaiian history. When Lono had shown his martial skills to the satisfaction of his subjects he returned and took up the throne.
A crater on the planet Venus has been named Kaikilani in her honour, see List of craters on Venus.[1]
References
- Horner Gazetteer of Planetary Nomenclature, International Astronomical Union (IAU). Accessed March 2016
- Fornander collection, Fornander, Abraham Fornander Collection of Hawaiian Antiquities and Folk-Lore. Accessed March 2016
- Myths & legends of our new possessions & protectorate by Skinner, Charles M. (Charles Montgomery), 1852–1907, Published 1900, Accessed March 2016
- Lono and Kaikilani , Retold from King Kalakaua's The Legends and Myths of Hawai'i
- Kaikilani] in the Hawaiian Legends Index http://manoa.hawaii.edu/hawaiiancollection/legends/subjectsearch.php?q=Kaikilani
- David Kalakaua:The Legends and Myths of Hawaii
| Preceded by Keawenuiaʻumi |
Aliʻi Aimoku of Hawaiʻi Island 1575–1605 |
Succeeded by Keakealani Kāne |