nvs., Demigod or culture hero, especially a supernatural being possessing several forms (as Kamapuaʻa and Laenihi); one possessing mana; to possess kupua (magic) powers.
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See kaʻao kupua.
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s. A sorcerer. Isa. 8:19. A witch. Kanl. 18:11. A wizard. Puk. 22:18.
2. A person of extraordinary powers of body or mind; one able to do what others cannot; o Aiwohikupua keia, ke kupua kaulana a puni na moku. Laieik. 100. NOTE.—Sorcerers, wizards and witches are frequently spoken of in Hawaiian antiqui- ties—in their kaaos and meles—as things that existed and were fully believed in.
adj. See KUPU above. Thick, as paste.
In a united manner.
1. A sorcerer; a witch; a wizard.
2. A person of extraordinary powers of body or mind; one able to do what others cannot; O Aiwohikupua keia, ke kupua kaulana a puni na moku.—Laieik. p. 100. (Sorcerers, wizards and witches are frequently spoken of in old Hawaiian kaao and mele, as people who existed and were fully believed in.)
A standing together; unity; concord.
[Ku, stand and pua, a collection of individuals, group, flock, etc.] To stand together; to stand united; to be brought together, as single persons or things are formed into a single mass, group or flock.
, 'demigod'
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