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Moʻokini
means "many lineages" or "many Moʻo"
in the
Hawaiian Language. Moʻo
are large reptile goddesses honored
by Hawaiians since before the time
of Paʻao.
Mookini
can only be reached by a dirt road
from
Upolu Airport and is located
about 1½ miles off the
Akoni Pule Highway. Turn North
on Upolu Point road near the town of
Hawi, and West at the small air
strip. A four wheel drive vehicle is
recommended, especially if it has
been raining. The birthplace
includes a sign.
From Wikipedia.
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Moʻokini
Heiau is one of oldest
historical sites in Hawaiʻi
and among its most sacred.
This
heiau is a living
spiritual temple and not
just a historic artifact of
the Hawaiian culture. Oral
histories indicate an
original temple may be 1500
years old.
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