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

Note 9 — He Kanikau no Lono-opio.

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The two kinds of small fish, nehu (silversides), and iao (or iiao), are said to be the only varieties unafraid of man. The tradition of their rubbing up against Pakaua of olden time instead of fleeing from him is here referred to. ↑

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