In Roman mythology, Lara was a nymph and mother of the Lares. After betraying the secret of the affair between Jupiter and Juturna, Lara was struck with muteness by Jupiter.
... Three years later he was sent to Hawaii, where he was ordained on May 24, 1864. On May 10, 1873, at his request, he was permitted to travel to Molokai to help the lepers ...