Two-Way voyaging

Two-way voyaging occurred much more frequently than I had thought in Pacific Islands.  Regarding politics, voyaging acted as a method of escape.  Mo'ikeha, the chief of Tahiti, fled from his home in order to escape domestic difficulties.  Two-way voyaging allowed for people from Hawai'i and Tahiti to intermingle.  Two-way voyaging allowed for the spread of ideas as well.  La'maikahiki of Tahiti brought a god with him when he traveled to Hawai'i.  Two-way voyaging acted as a vessel for the spread of ideas and ease from turmoil.