Lupekapukeahomakalii
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Lupekapukeahomakalii, an Oahuan high chief, was the King Consort
of Oahu, being the husband of Kalaimanuia
, 12th Alii Aimoku of Oahu
. He was the co-ruler of the island along with his wife, making him fitting of the Western title King Consort
.
branch of the Maweke Dynasty
, since Kalehenui was the progneitor of the Koolau race, and therefore Lupekapu was born of high rank as well. Nothing is known about her mother Naluehiloikeahomakalii. It is known that his stepmother was Princess Kauala of Oahu, the daughter of Kapiko-a-Haka, son of Haka. And his half-sisters were the High Chiefess- Hoohila, great-grandmother or grandmother of Queen Consort Kalua
of Oahu; and the High Chiefess Kaioe, mother of Queen Consort Kahamaluihi of Oahu.
Although Lupekapu was an alii pio (Chief of Highest Rank), he continued, like other chiefs, to work at much simpler and traditional occupation of farming and fishing. Lupekapu is remembered as a Lawaia Nui (Master Fisherman), who had knowledge of every fish, plant, wave and current in the ocean. He was extremely skilled in "handling fine fishlines and the snells of tiny fishhooks." So proficient was he that his companions dubbed him Lupe-kapu-keaho-makalii (Sacred Lupe of Fine Fishlines).
Lupe was praised for his benevolence and generosity for sharing his profits from the sea. This is a pervasive theme in Hawaiian morality and legend. Without a doubt, he probably offered his first catch to the gods, then shared the remaining catch with his helpers, relatives and even strangers. Indeed, if a stranger happened to be on the beach when a catch was being unloaded, he was allowed to walk up to the pile of fish and take one, as long as it was for his own use. His attitude and loving care for his people would influence his great-great-great-great grandson, Kualii
, to make the practice of feeding strangers a kanawai (law of the land), called Law of Ni'aupi'o Kolowalu.
of Oahu. Highly spoken in legends as a kindhearted and wise man. He was the co-ruler of Oahu rulinh jointly with his wife. Which was a position not shared by his predecessor Luaia, the consort of Queen Kukaniloko. He frequently accompanied his wife on her royal duties, including the customary circuits of inspection of the island, and even, assisting her in the governing of the land and the administration of justice. They promoted policies aimed at increasing the productivity and enconomy throughout the kingdom. Oddly they did not impose any harsh taxes on the noble or their subjects; but, instead, encouraged them to build hale mua (men's chapel or men's eating house). These hale muas, where men eat and worship in solitude, were kapu
to women. This action doesn't sound the action of a female ruler; Lupe may have influence this. Another policy influenced by Lupe was the construction of fishponds. Kalaimanuia main reasons for constructing this large walled ponds were most likely to feed the fast blooming population of Oahu and satisfy her husband fishing nature.
Because of the humaneness of his actions, the people trusted Lupe and followed the laws he set forth. An instance of Lupekapu s mildness of disposition has been preserved in folklore. Once when he was on a tour of the kingdom, he found out that a native had stolen a hog from the chief. When the theft was found out, Lupekapu goes to the house of the thief and asks, "Did you steal my hog?" The commoner answered trembling, "Yes." Lupekapu then ordered the thief to prepare an oven and bake the hog. When that was done, he was told to sit down and eat. The thief fell to with a light heart, but on attempting to rise, when his natural appetite was satisfied, he was sternly told to continue eating until he was told to desist. When nearly suffocated with food, the poor wretch was told to get up, and Lupekapu told him:
So because he tried to satisfy the demands of both mercy and justice, the commoners treasured his words and his humaneness. Lupekapu's wise decisions and kindness made him superior or at least equal to the biblical King Solomon.
had four issues, three sons and one daughter. They were the Prince Ku-a-Manuia, Prince Kaihikapu-a-Manuia, Prince Hao
, and Princess Kekela. Instead of raising their own sons, they were, according to ancient Hawaiian custom, hanai (given/adopted) to chiefs and chiefesses of high rank, who were generally related to the parent and to be taken. Several kahus or guardians were to attend to his three sons. Their eldest Ku was brought up in Waikiki, Kona
, with the intention that he be the ali'i haku (direct overlord) of Waikiki
before taking the office of Moi. Kaihikapu at Waimanalo, Koolaupoko, and Hao
at Waikele, Ewa
; but the daughter, Kekela, was brought up with Lupe and Kalaimanuia probably at their home in Kalauao, Ewa
. Before her death Kalaimanuia divided the entire island between their four children. Lupe was never mentioned to have inherited anything, and he may have already died by that time, since his wife lived till she was well into her 90s.
King consort
King consort is an alternative title to the more usual "prince consort" - which is a position given in some monarchies to the husband of a reigning queen. It is a symbolic title only, the sole constitutional function of the holder being similar to a prince consort, which is the male equivalent of a...
of Oahu, being the husband of Kalaimanuia
Kalaimanuia
Kalaimanuia was the 12th Alii Aimoku of Oahu. She reigned as Queen of the island of Oahu and all its territories it claimed at the time. She was Oahu's last queen regnant until Liliuokalani, the last queen of all of the Hawaiian Islands. She is sometimes referred to as Kalanimanuia...
, 12th Alii Aimoku of Oahu
Alii Aimoku of Oahu
The Alii Aimoku was the sovereign king or queen of one of the four main Hawaiian Islands. The monarchs of island Oahu, like those of the other Hawaiian islands, claim descent from Wakea. Nanaulu, a fourteenth generation descendant of Wakea was the ancestor of Kumuhonua, 1st known King of Oahu,...
. He was the co-ruler of the island along with his wife, making him fitting of the Western title King Consort
King consort
King consort is an alternative title to the more usual "prince consort" - which is a position given in some monarchies to the husband of a reigning queen. It is a symbolic title only, the sole constitutional function of the holder being similar to a prince consort, which is the male equivalent of a...
.
Early life
He was the son of High Chief Kalaniuli, a Koolau ali'i, by his wife the High Chiefess Naluehiloikeahomakalii. His father was probably of the KalehenuiKalehenui
Kalehenui was a northern Hawaiian chief. The second son of Maweke and brother of Mulielealii and Keaunui. He was of the Nanaulu line being lineal descendant of Nanaulu, the brother of Ulu, from whom the southern chiefs claim their descent....
branch of the Maweke Dynasty
Maweke
Maweke was a northern Hawaiian king. He was of the Nanaulu line being lineal descendent of Nanaulu, the brother of Ulu, from whom the southern chiefs claim their descent. The northern chiefs of Oahu, Kauai, and Niihau descent from Maweke and Nanaulu...
, since Kalehenui was the progneitor of the Koolau race, and therefore Lupekapu was born of high rank as well. Nothing is known about her mother Naluehiloikeahomakalii. It is known that his stepmother was Princess Kauala of Oahu, the daughter of Kapiko-a-Haka, son of Haka. And his half-sisters were the High Chiefess- Hoohila, great-grandmother or grandmother of Queen Consort Kalua
Kalua
Kālua is a traditional Hawaiian cooking method that utilizes an imu, a type of underground oven. The word kālua, which literally means "to cook in an underground oven", may also be used to describe the food cooked in this manner, such as kālua pig or kālua turkey, which are commonly served at luau...
of Oahu; and the High Chiefess Kaioe, mother of Queen Consort Kahamaluihi of Oahu.
Although Lupekapu was an alii pio (Chief of Highest Rank), he continued, like other chiefs, to work at much simpler and traditional occupation of farming and fishing. Lupekapu is remembered as a Lawaia Nui (Master Fisherman), who had knowledge of every fish, plant, wave and current in the ocean. He was extremely skilled in "handling fine fishlines and the snells of tiny fishhooks." So proficient was he that his companions dubbed him Lupe-kapu-keaho-makalii (Sacred Lupe of Fine Fishlines).
Lupe was praised for his benevolence and generosity for sharing his profits from the sea. This is a pervasive theme in Hawaiian morality and legend. Without a doubt, he probably offered his first catch to the gods, then shared the remaining catch with his helpers, relatives and even strangers. Indeed, if a stranger happened to be on the beach when a catch was being unloaded, he was allowed to walk up to the pile of fish and take one, as long as it was for his own use. His attitude and loving care for his people would influence his great-great-great-great grandson, Kualii
Kualii
Kūalii Kunuiakea Kuikealaikauaokalani, the 19th Alii Aimoku of Oahu and 20th Alii Aimoku of Kauai. He ruled as titular King or chief of Oahu and of Kauai. Kūalii is remembered for his famous kanawai, Law of Ni'aupi'o Kolowalu, which required farmers and fishermen to welcome and feed hungry strangers...
, to make the practice of feeding strangers a kanawai (law of the land), called Law of Ni'aupi'o Kolowalu.
King Consort
Lupe married Queen KalaimanuiaKalaimanuia
Kalaimanuia was the 12th Alii Aimoku of Oahu. She reigned as Queen of the island of Oahu and all its territories it claimed at the time. She was Oahu's last queen regnant until Liliuokalani, the last queen of all of the Hawaiian Islands. She is sometimes referred to as Kalanimanuia...
of Oahu. Highly spoken in legends as a kindhearted and wise man. He was the co-ruler of Oahu rulinh jointly with his wife. Which was a position not shared by his predecessor Luaia, the consort of Queen Kukaniloko. He frequently accompanied his wife on her royal duties, including the customary circuits of inspection of the island, and even, assisting her in the governing of the land and the administration of justice. They promoted policies aimed at increasing the productivity and enconomy throughout the kingdom. Oddly they did not impose any harsh taxes on the noble or their subjects; but, instead, encouraged them to build hale mua (men's chapel or men's eating house). These hale muas, where men eat and worship in solitude, were kapu
Kapu
Kapu refers to the ancient Hawaiian code of conduct of laws and regulations. The kapu system was universal in lifestyle, gender roles, politics, religion, etc. An offense that was kapu was often a corporal offense, but also often denoted a threat to spiritual power, or theft of mana. Kapus were...
to women. This action doesn't sound the action of a female ruler; Lupe may have influence this. Another policy influenced by Lupe was the construction of fishponds. Kalaimanuia main reasons for constructing this large walled ponds were most likely to feed the fast blooming population of Oahu and satisfy her husband fishing nature.
Because of the humaneness of his actions, the people trusted Lupe and followed the laws he set forth. An instance of Lupekapu s mildness of disposition has been preserved in folklore. Once when he was on a tour of the kingdom, he found out that a native had stolen a hog from the chief. When the theft was found out, Lupekapu goes to the house of the thief and asks, "Did you steal my hog?" The commoner answered trembling, "Yes." Lupekapu then ordered the thief to prepare an oven and bake the hog. When that was done, he was told to sit down and eat. The thief fell to with a light heart, but on attempting to rise, when his natural appetite was satisfied, he was sternly told to continue eating until he was told to desist. When nearly suffocated with food, the poor wretch was told to get up, and Lupekapu told him:
So because he tried to satisfy the demands of both mercy and justice, the commoners treasured his words and his humaneness. Lupekapu's wise decisions and kindness made him superior or at least equal to the biblical King Solomon.
Issues
Lupekapu and KalaimanuiaKalaimanuia
Kalaimanuia was the 12th Alii Aimoku of Oahu. She reigned as Queen of the island of Oahu and all its territories it claimed at the time. She was Oahu's last queen regnant until Liliuokalani, the last queen of all of the Hawaiian Islands. She is sometimes referred to as Kalanimanuia...
had four issues, three sons and one daughter. They were the Prince Ku-a-Manuia, Prince Kaihikapu-a-Manuia, Prince Hao
Hao of Oahu
Hao, Prince of Oahu, was the High Chief of Ewa and Waianae. He would suffered the same fate as Priam of Troy, in the Ancient Greek myth of the Iliad.-Early life:Hao was born around the 16th or 17th centuries, but most likely the early 16th century...
, and Princess Kekela. Instead of raising their own sons, they were, according to ancient Hawaiian custom, hanai (given/adopted) to chiefs and chiefesses of high rank, who were generally related to the parent and to be taken. Several kahus or guardians were to attend to his three sons. Their eldest Ku was brought up in Waikiki, Kona
Waikiki
Waikiki is a neighborhood of Honolulu, in the City and County of Honolulu, on the south shore of the island of Oahu, in Hawaii. Waikiki Beach is the shoreline fronting Waikīkī....
, with the intention that he be the ali'i haku (direct overlord) of Waikiki
Waikiki
Waikiki is a neighborhood of Honolulu, in the City and County of Honolulu, on the south shore of the island of Oahu, in Hawaii. Waikiki Beach is the shoreline fronting Waikīkī....
before taking the office of Moi. Kaihikapu at Waimanalo, Koolaupoko, and Hao
Hao of Oahu
Hao, Prince of Oahu, was the High Chief of Ewa and Waianae. He would suffered the same fate as Priam of Troy, in the Ancient Greek myth of the Iliad.-Early life:Hao was born around the 16th or 17th centuries, but most likely the early 16th century...
at Waikele, Ewa
Ewa
Ewa can refer to:In geography:* Eastern Washington* 'Ewa Beach, Hawaii, unincorporated Census-designated place * Ewa Villages, Hawaii, an unincorporated community in the U.S...
; but the daughter, Kekela, was brought up with Lupe and Kalaimanuia probably at their home in Kalauao, Ewa
Ewa
Ewa can refer to:In geography:* Eastern Washington* 'Ewa Beach, Hawaii, unincorporated Census-designated place * Ewa Villages, Hawaii, an unincorporated community in the U.S...
. Before her death Kalaimanuia divided the entire island between their four children. Lupe was never mentioned to have inherited anything, and he may have already died by that time, since his wife lived till she was well into her 90s.