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 regarded as goddess of fertility in the wild plants of the forest, and she is worshiped as presiding over childbirth. She is also feared as an ogress. The term haumia as applied to ceremonial defilement for women during the period of menstruation seems to be associated with these attributes.

2024年7月15日 · Haumea, in Hawaiian mythology, is a powerful goddess revered for her role in creation and her association with fertility. She represents the life-giving forces of nature, motherhood, and abundance. Her stories and myths have been passed down through generations, shaping the cultural identity and beliefs of the Hawaiian people.

According to Hawaiiian mythology, Haumea was the Goddess who created the islands of Hawaii. The 8 islands are all volcanoes that run along a fault line, some of which still erupt. The fire within the volcano is Haumea, and in her Fire Goddess form she is called Pele.

2024年12月18日 · Haumea is a significant figure in Hawaiian mythology, representing not only fertility and childbirth but also the natural world and its cycles. She is often depicted as a goddess of fertility , bringing forth life and nurturing the land.

Haumea is a dwarf planet in our solar system named after the Hawaiian goddess of fertility and childbirth. Haumea was first discovered by the Keck Telescope, one of the world’s best optical telescopes located on Mauna Kea on the Big Island (see: stargazing on the Big Island), in 2004.

2024年12月22日 · The Hawaiian mythology deity Haumea is closely associated with pregnancy and childbirth. She gave birth to several gods with significant roles in Hawaiian culture, including Pele, Kamohoali’i, Namaka, Kapo, and Hiiaka.