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Fornander collection of Hawaiian antiquities and folk-lore, Volume 1 (of 3)

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Halepaki, the father of Kaipalaoa, was also educated in the profession but was not classed as an expert; so when he journeyed to Kauai he was challenged and defeated, and was killed by Kalanialiiloa. Pueonuiokona3 was the king of Kauai at this time. Because of this death of Halepaki, Kaipalaoa took up the profession of wrangling or disputation. Wailea, his mother, was skilled in the profession and so took the education of her son upon herself until all she knew had been imparted to the boy. She then said to him: “Go to your aunt who lives in Kohala, the wife of Kukuipahu, Kalenaihaleauau by name. She will complete your education.”

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