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In Hawaiian mythology, Kamapuaa ("hog child")〔Beckwith, (p. 201 ).〕 is a hog-man fertility superhuman associated with Lono, the god of agriculture. The son of Hina and Kahikiula, the chief of Oahu, Kamapuaʻa was particularly connected with the island of Maui.〔Beckwith, p. 201.〕 A ''kupua'' (trickster), Kamapuaa is best known for his romantic pursuit of the fire goddess Pele, with whom he shared a turbulent relationship. Despite Pele's power, Kamapuaa's persistence allows him to turn her lava rock into fertile soil. He is linked with the ''humuhumunukunukuapuaa'', also known as the reef triggerfish and presently the state fish of Hawaiʻi.〔Alameida, (p. 20. )〕 Lilikalā Kameʻeleihiwa describes him as “defiant of all authority, bold and untamed, he recalls the pig nature that is dormant in most people….Treacherous and tender, he thirsts after the good things in life--adventure, love, and sensual pleasure….”〔(【引用サイトリンク】first=Harvey )〕 ==Early life== Kamapua’a was born to human parents, Kahikiula and Hina, on Oahu. He is recorded as having one brother, Kahikihonuakele.〔(【引用サイトリンク】url=http://www.gutenberg.org/files/18450/18450-h/18450-h.htm#d0e3168 )〕 There are also many stories involving his grandmother, whom he seems to be very close to. There is not a lot of information on his childhood. 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Kamapua'a」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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