Aikanaka (Hawaiian mythology)

Aikanaka (Hawaiian mythology)

In Hawaiian mythology, Aikanaka (or Ai Kanaka) is a mortal who married Lona, the moon goddess. They lived happily together in her palace until he died of old age.


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