The kahuna, being clothed with supreme power in the exercise of his functions, alone could designate the victim suitable to appease the anger of the gods.
"Northern California, Oregon, and the Sandwich Islands"
Charles Nordhoff
Paao has always been considered as the first of the kahuna.
"Northern California, Oregon, and the Sandwich Islands"
Charles Nordhoff
Pakaa was one of the favorites of Umi, and Lono was his kahuna.
"Northern California, Oregon, and the Sandwich Islands"
Charles Nordhoff