Kukini
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In the Hawaiian language, kukini means "runner, swift messenger, as employed by old chiefs, with a premium on their speed." [1] This is due to the fact that in ancient Hawaii, Kukini were an elite class of men selected to undergo strenuous physical and mental training to become swift foot runners. Such runners were used in battles, as messengers, spies, and as athletes in foot racing. [2]
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[edit] Trivia about the term
- The shoe corporation Nike used the name Kukini for one of the models of their running shoes. [3]
- Hickam Air Force Base's newsletter is named "Kukini." [4]
[edit] Publications named after kukini
[edit] References
- ^ Definition in Hawaiian Dictionary
- ^ http://crm.cr.nps.gov/archive/20-1/20-1-3.pdf
- ^ http://www.trifuel.com/Detailed/Air_Kukini-763.php
- ^ http://www2.hickam.af.mil/library/hickamkukini/kukiniarchives/index.asp
[edit] External links
- Kukini on Ancient Trails in Hawaii (Hawaii Dept. of Land and Natural Resources)
- Reference to Kukini as a Messenger
