Kaniuhu

He was a member of the “Pili line”, as a descendant of Chief Pilikaaiea and his sister Hina, who were born on Tahiti (Kahiki).

Kaniuhu was born on the Big Island, in ancient Hawaii, to the High Chief Kukohou[3] and his half-sister, Lady Hineuki, whose sexual union was considered sacred, according to the laws of the Hawaiians.

In ancient Hawaii, nobles born from the “sacred unions” were thought to be gods on the Earth.

The wife of Kaniuhu was Lady Hiliamakani,[4] whose parents are not known.

He was the third chief of the Pili line and he ruled until his death, in ca.