Hawaiian Lilith by Hoku Lani

Writer: Hoku Lani

Subject: Hawaiian Lilith

Link: MeWe / 09.07.2024

Hawaiian Lilith

I have been researching for years a link between The Dark Goddess Lilith and which Hawaiian Goddess is her. In Hawaiian mythology, it is inconclusive as to the direct equivalent of Lilith. However, Hawaiian mythology has a rich pantheon of Goddesses and supernatural beings who embody various attributes, powers, and domains. While there is no precise Hawaiian equivalent to Lilith, some of these Goddesses share certain characteristics or themes with her, such as femininity, power, and the natural world.

HINA

One possible Hawaiian Goddess who may share some similarities with Lilith is Hina, the goddess of the moon and the tides. Hina is often depicted as a beautiful and mysterious figure, who embodies the cycles of nature and the changing phases of the moon. She is also associated with fertility, growth, and renewal, and is sometimes depicted as a protector of women and children. Hina’s power and allure are linked to her connection with the natural world, which is both nurturing and transformative. In this sense, Hina may be seen as a Hawaiian counterpart to Lilith, who is also associated with natural and mystical qualities.

PELE

However, there is another Hawaiian Goddess who shares some similarities with Lilith and Pele, the goddess of fire, lightning, wind, and volcanoes. Pele is known for her fierce and unpredictable temperament and is often associated with destruction, transformation, and rebirth. She is also depicted as a seductive and alluring figure, who can charm and overwhelm both mortals and deities with her beauty and charisma. Pele’s power and sexuality are closely linked to her natural element, fire, which can be both creative and destructive. In this sense, Pele may be seen as a Hawaiian counterpart to Lilith, who is also associated with fiery and passionate qualities — It appears I am no closer to discovering a conclusion. Salvete Lamia. 

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THE MORRIGAN

The dark Goddess’s love life is always getting her in trouble or giving her a bad rap.  In this week’s blog, I wanted to take a little time to discuss the meaning behind the Goddess’s troubled love affairs. Sexuality plays a vital, yet often misunderstood, role in the myths of many Dark Goddesses. While in the stories of other Goddesses sexuality can be a positive attribute, (such as with Goddesses of fertility, love, and abundance) the libido of the Dark Goddesses is usually cast in a sinister light.

Many would say the Dark Goddess is connected to sexual indulgence, lust, wantonness, and aggression. What purpose does this aspect of the Dark Goddess serve, and what lessons are hidden in her stories? For some Dark Goddesses sexuality becomes a way to assert independence. The Goddess Blodeuwedd takes a lover after being magickally created from flowers for her husband.

She is created for a single purpose, to be the wife of Llew, regardless of her wishes or feelings. At first, she allows others to make decisions for her. When she finally asserts her independence, she takes charge of her body, she takes a lover of her choosing. Then she attempts to dissolve the marriage and take revenge on her husband. Lilith similarly leaves Adam when she refuses to submit to him sexually.