Menehune
Centuries ago, a Hawaiian legend spoke of the Menehune, who were a mischievous group of small people, or dwarfs, who lived hidden in the forests and valleys of the tropical islands. These creatures were only about 2–3 feet tall; some were as small as 6 inches. They enjoyed dancing, singing, archery, and cliff diving, and their favorite foods were bananas and fish.
↻ synthesized from 8 sources
When
- First attested
- 0 CE
- Attested period
- 0 – 2020
- Historical notes
- Hawaiian legend.
Relationships
- co occurs with
- Pele-kumu-honua, Mimi, Mimih Spirits, Mahuika, Mami Wata, Madam Koi Koi, Mbwiri, Manananggal, Marid, Mairu, Matsya, Makara, Maa-alused, Madremonte, Maero, Magog, Mahaha, Maha-pudma, Mājas gari, Majitu, Makura-gaeshi, Mallt-y-Nos, Mamuna, Manes, Mannegishi, Mara, Marabbecca, Mare, Mareikura, Marmennill, Maro deivės, Maski-mon-gwe-zo-os, Matagot, Mavka, Mayura, Mazzikin, Melek Taus, Meliae, Melusine, Menninkäinen, Menreiki, Mephistopheles, Merrow, Minka Bird, Mintuci, Mishibizhiw, Misi-ginebig, Misi-kinepikw, Mizuchi, Taotao Mona, Anito, Patupaiarehe, Engkanto, Nuku-mai-tore, Lares, Cauld Lad of Hilton, Chōpirako, Zashiki-warashi, Po, Haloa, Kane-hoa-lani, Ka-hina-liʻi, Ka-moho-aliʻi, Kahuila-o-ka-lani, Kanaloa, Wākea, Hoʻohokukalani
- sibling of
- Laka
- syncretized with
- Brownies
- enemy of
- Paupueo
Mentioned by
Sources
Source passages
“From her husband Wahieloa (also called Wahialoa) she has a daughter, Laka, and a son Menehune.”
#982 · extracted by claude-sonnet-4-6
“Menehune (pl./s)/Menehunes (pl.): Centuries ago, a Hawaiian legend spoke of the Menehune, who were a mischievous group of small people, or dwarfs, who lived hidden in the forests and valleys of the tropical islands. These creatures were only about 2–3 feet tall; some were as small as 6 inches.”
#4314 · extracted by google/gemini-2.0-flash-001
“Menehune (Hawaiian) – Little people and craftsmen”
#5060 · extracted by google/gemini-2.0-flash-001
“United Airlines used the Menehune in brand advertising for their service to Hawaii in the 1970s through the 1980s. The Menehune are key figures in the children’s story, "My Sister Sif", written by acclaimed Australian author, Ruth Park.”
#8528 · extracted by google/gemini-2.0-flash-001
“Patupaiarehe Menehune Taotao Mona Anito”
#8581 · extracted by google/gemini-2.0-flash-001