Traditionally, hee nalu, the "activity of the kings," was the incarnate means bringing IO's select people to this archipelago under birthright granted by Mother in Heaven.  The ancient high priest lineage contains such chants.  The navigation of the high priests was by divine power rather than wayfinding and stargazing that were means for fishermen and farmers..  Riding waves -- representative of divine currents -- was thereby the sacred right of certain governing priestly lineages.  And, one is fit to ride waves who is skilled at crafting his own papa.  The tradition of inheriting birthright and names came through the mother, not the father.  Patriarchal administration was a different matter.  Much changed after the arrival of South Polynesians Paao and Pilikaeaea in about the 12th century.  By the time Capt Cook appeared in the 18th century, Hawaii's society was vastly changed.  But, the kapu of hee nalu was still for certain royal lineages.