[34] Wai-a-kahala-loa, the Green lake, in Puna. This was, no doubt, much larger and of more importance in ancient times than it is now. [↑]
[35] Wa’a, the name of a kaula, soothsayer, who observed the omens in the heavens and instructed the fishermen. He had his station on or near the hill Maka-noni, in Puna. [↑]
[36] In one text this is Pu-ala’a, said to be a place in Puna. I have amended it to make better sense. [↑]
[37] Ko’e-ula, a family of Kupua, superhuman creatures, who had power over men’s lives. They were, in truth, some kind of mud-worms, or glow-worms. They came out from their subterranean retreats to see Pele. [↑]
[38] A’ama, an edible black crab whose shell has a highly decorative pattern. It is said to have been used as a special, or sacred food by certain priests. [↑]
[39] Pe’ai, a contracted form from pe’e, to hide. In this case, the meaning seems to be to hang low in the heavens. [↑]
[40] Ihi, another form for uhi, to cover, or covered. The ahea, or aheahea is a common plant that was cooked and eaten like luau. It was also used as a poultice, after heating. [↑]
[41] Ka-ula-hea. See note [22]. [↑]
[42] Ka-o-mea-lani, a god of rain. He indicated his presence by piling up volumes of white clouds. [↑]
[43] Hokahoka, disappointed, fooled, deceived; said of Pele in view of her painful experience with Kama-pua’a. [↑]