Menehune
Overview
Humanoid/Hominid
Limited Research
Evidence Quality:
(1/5)
Description
Small humanoid people from Hawaiian mythology - masterful builders and craftsmen who work only at night. Stand 2-3 feet tall with muscular builds. Ancient legends credit them with building fishponds, temples, roads overnight. Possibly pre-Polynesian inhabitants.
Behavior
Build structures at night, shy of humans, live in forests
Reported Sightings (0)
No reported sightings yet.
Geographic Distribution
Primary Region:
Hawaii, USA (Pacific)
Hawaii, USA (Pacific)
Habitat:
Forests, mountains, particularly Kauai
Forests, mountains, particularly Kauai
Characteristics
Size:
2-3 feet tall
2-3 feet tall
Historical Context
First Reported:
Ancient Hawaiian tradition
Ancient Hawaiian tradition
Folklore Origins:
Ancient Hawaiian mythology
Ancient Hawaiian mythology
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