Keoua, father of Kamehameha I, was a legendary chief whose kapu, or sacred power, allowed him to distinguish signs of safety and danger in the formation of rain clouds. Descended from the ancient Hawaiian kings, he was known for his generosity and wisdom. History of Keoua Kalanikupuapa-i-kalani-nui: Father of Hawaiian Kings is a book by Elizabeth Kekaʻaniau La'anui Pratt.
Elizabeth Kekaʻaniau Laʻanui Pratt
