aka

1. n. Shadow.Many words compounded with aka express clarity, brightness, related to this meaning. Aka lehulehu, shadow of the multitude; fig., a well-worn path. , Ili i ke aka, to cast a shadow hoʻoaka Caus/sim.; To cast a shadow 2. nvi. Reflection, image, likeness (Nah. 12.8); faint glimmer preceding the rising of the moon; essence of an offering rather than the flesh; to appear, of moonlight.

ʻO ke aka kā ʻoukou, ē ke akua, ʻo ka ʻiʻo kā mākou, yours is the essence, O god, ours the material part.

heiau

n., Pre-Christian place of worship, shrine; some heiau were elaborately constructed stone platforms, others simple earth terraces. Many are preserved today. In Isa. 15.2, heiau is a high place of worship.

Hale heiau, house of worship.

kapu

1. nvs., Taboo, prohibition; special privilege or exemption from ordinary taboo; sacredness; prohibited, forbidden; sacred, holy, consecrated; no trespassing, keep out.

hoʻokapu Caus/sim.; To make taboo, prohibit, sanctify consecrate, forbid.

kupua

nvs., Demigod or culture hero, especially a supernatural being possessing several forms (as Kamapuaʻa and Laenihi); one possessing mana; to possess kupua (magic) powers.

Pōhaku kupua, stones with mana, as to cure sickness or prolong life.

kia polō

nvs. Devil; devilish.

kalohe

n. A mischief maker: Nanaia ke kupu, ka eu, ke kalohe o kai, look out for the lawless, the cheat, the mischief maker of the sea coast. See KOLOHE. Violence; mischief;