leina a ka ‘uhane

Pu’u Keka’a or commonly known as Black Rock, is where ancient Hawaiians believed was the place where their spirits went to jump off to join ancestors forever. It was known as leina a ka ‘uhane “Leap of the Soul”. Ancient Hawaiians believed a live person could not jump from the spot unharmed, until, King Kahekili jumped from Black Rock and emerged unharmed.