Ka Lehopulu
(The earth clinging rainbow)
According to the Hawaiian-English dictionaries, this is the definition o this type of rainbow:
Pukui/Elbert: n., Earth-clinging rainbow. Literally, wet cowry shell.
Photo by: Tianne Alegnani
Unverified Photos: These photos demonstrate this type of rainbow based on the authorʻs understanding of the dictionary definitions, context within some Hawaiian legends, newspaper articles, and Hawaiian language recordings. They are not definitive.
Signs and omens
This type of beautiful rainbow is not often seen in Hawaiʻi. It can be a sign or omen for a variety of things as described below:
According to the legends This type of rainbow did not appear in the legends that were analyzed.
When does it appear
No information has been found on this type of rainbow at this time.
Photo by: Tianne Alegnani