Could the ancient Hawaiians have known the Creator long before missionaries arrived? The True God of Hawaiʻi: The Case for ʻĪo explores historical and cultural evidence suggesting that belief in one supreme God existed in Polynesia long before Western contact. A thoughtful read for those interested in cross-cultural missions and indigenous theology. Check it out at https://www.amazon.com/True-God-Hawai%CA%BBi-Case-%CA%BB%C4%AAo/dp/0964359529 (thank you, Volkhard!). What are you reading? Please comment!
This is folklore, close ties to theology of Latter-day Saints Church in New Zealand.