Haumea (mythology)

Haumea
Goddess of fertility and childbirth
GenderFemale
RegionHawaii
Ethnic groupHawaiians
ConsortMulinaha, Kanaloa
OffspringPele, Kāne Milohai, Kāmohoaliʻi, Nāmaka, Kapo, Hiʻiaka, Laumiha, Kahaʻula, Kahakauakoko, and Kauakahi

Haumea (Hawaiian: [həuˈmɛjə]) is the goddess of fertility and childbirth in Hawaiian mythology. She is the mother of many important deities, such as Pele, Kāne Milohai, Kāmohoaliʻi, Nāmaka, Kapo, and Hiʻiaka. Haumea is one of the most important Hawaiian gods, and her worship is among the oldest on the Hawaiian islands.[1] She was finally killed by Kaulu.

  1. ^ Craig 2004, p. 128-129.