[From Ka Moolelo Hawaii, by S. M. Kamakau]

There were but few alii who were greatly loved by the makaainana like Liliha. On the night that Liliha died at Leleo, the body of Liliha was returned to the town of Honolulu. It is said that there was no great wailing in lamentation heard for the alii who died before, like the resounding wailing for Kuini Liliha. Continue reading →