Ku: As one of the most prominent gods in Hawaiian mythology, Ku is one of the four great Tiki gods in history. The husband of the goddess Hina, he is the ancient god of war and a harbinger of strength. Even his name speaks to his fierceness and strong nature, as “ku” means “standing up” in the native language. Worshipped by many tribes, Ku is also known by variations of his name, including Ku-ka-ili-moku, meaning “the seizer of land.”