This story reminds us of the great abundance and high quality food that is able to be grown in Maunawili. Whereas Maunawili was a place to supply not only royalty with food, but also travelers coming to or from Honolulu. Maunawili was known as a “breadbasket” of the Koʻolau district, one of the foremost places to grow food, especially kalo. This moʻolelo is also a reminder for us of the values of mercy, forgiveness and truthfulness.