Namaka’s sister Pele, the Volcano Goddess gives birth to new rock formations and land with her hot lava and flaming spirit. Namaka cools the lava with her healing waters allowing it to become newly birthed lands.
According to ancient legend, Namaka was married to the mighty sorcerer, Aukelenuiaiku. She was so impressed by his warrior spirit that she taught him her magical powers.
But Aukelenuiaiku was seduced by beautiful sister Pele. He betrayed Namaka by taking Pele as his wife.
Overcome by rage, Namaka sent high tides and floods to destroy Pele’s home. Pele and her family fled, but could not escape her sister’s wrath. Everywhere that Pele opened a crater for her volcanic fire to rest, the smoke would signal Namaka of her whereabouts.
Namaka’s jealousy towards Pele has been said to cause riptides, swells and tsunamis.
Namaka followed Pele throughout the Hawaiian Island chain, until Pele finally settled in the high mountains of Mauna Loa, which were too high for the ocean’s waves to reach. Pele became more confident and started battles with Namaka.
To this day, Pele’s lava flows thick and hot untill it reaches the cooling waters of the sea — symbolizing the match in strength between the sisters of fire and water.
Pele is mesmerizing with her fiery display of explosive lava and energy, Namaka sends the ocean’s swells to the Hawaiian Islands’ shores. Summer in Hawaii brings waves for the south shore, while winter months guides the surf to the islands’ north
Namaka is often portrayed as the fierce goddess of the sea and feared for her power to create strong tides that destroy land. But she is also to be treated with respect.
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