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nvs., Demigod or culture hero, especially a supernatural being possessing several forms (as Kamapuaʻa and Laenihi); one possessing mana; to possess kupua (magic) powers.

• Related:
  • Pōhaku kupua, stones with mana, as to cure sickness or prolong life.
• References:
  • Cf. kalakupua.
  • PPN tupuʻa.

See kaʻao kupua.

1. 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 antiquities—in their kaaos and meles—as things that existed and were fully believed in.

adj., See kupu. Thick, as paste.

adv., In a united manner.

1. n., A sorcerer; a witch; a wizard.

2. n., 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.)

n., A standing together; unity; concord.

v., [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

I. NANA moo, he ano like paha keia mau hana. Ua papa loa ia keia mau hana a pau ma ka Baibala, Puk. 22:18; Oihk. 19:26, 31; 20:6, 27; Kan. 18:10, 11; Mal. 3:5; Hoik. 22:15. He mau hana hoopunipuni keia mau hana a pau e alakai hewa ana i na kanaka, Oih. 13:6, 8; 19:19, i ka wa kahiko, a i keia wa hoi.

sorcerer, wizard.