Mahina (mythology)
In Hawaiian mythology, Mahina is a lunar deity, mother of Hema. Mahina is also the word for Moon in Hawaiian.
It is likely that she is the same as the goddess Hina or Lona.[1]
See also
- Mahina, French Polynesia
- Hina
- Aikanaka, possibly Mahina's husband
References
- ^ Beckwith, pp. 214-25