In Hawaiian mythology, Kamapua'a is a hog-man fertility demigod associated with Lono, the god of agriculture. The son of Hina and Kahiki-ula, the chief of Kauai, Kamapua'a was particularly associated with the island of Maui. A trickster, Kamapua'a is best known for his romantic pursuit of the fire goddess, Pele, with whom he shared a turbulent relationship. Despite Pele's power, Kamapua'a's persistence allows him to turn her lava rock into fertile soil.