Note 2 — He Kanikau no Pe’ape’a.
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Makawalu, appended to and becoming part of Peapea’s name, occasionally met with in historic accounts, indicates eminence or fame as an expert in whatever may be one’s calling. Literally “eight-eyed,” implies all-seeing, wide-awake. Kamapuaa was a “makawalu” in that he excelled in adroitness to extricate himself from perilous situations. Lonokaeho was likewise renowned for his several foreheads. Peapea was famous as a warrior, serving not only his father’s interests in Maui’s defense against Hawaii invasions, but aiding at times also the warring fortunes of Kaeo, of Kauai. ↑