Puna Basics
This moku is located on the most eastern side of Hawaiʻi Island.
What is Puna?
This wahi pana is described as a celebrated place at the “beginning” (east/rising sun), also called “first light.”
What is Kumukahi?
In the presentation, the Moku o Puna is described as slightly smaller than this Hawaiian island.
What is Kauaʻi?
This storied place in lower Puna includes Ka Wai a Pele (Green Lake), a lake connected to Pele in legend.
What is Kapoho & Ka Wai a Pele (Green Lake)?
“Puna” can mean a spring or a source of this
What is fresh water?
This heiau site on the Puna coastline is described as a luakini temple and is now buried under lava.
What is Wahaʻula Heiau?