Author : W. D. Westervelt
Publisher : Good Press
Page : 262 pages
File Size : 16,21 MB
Release : 2022-01-17
Category : Fiction
ISBN :
The first part of this book focuses on the legends of Hawaii and its volcanoes. The second part considers the geology of the region and discusses the crack in the floor of the Pacific, Hawaiian volcanoes, volcanic activity and the changes in the Kilauea crater. It also looks at the foundation of the observatory.
Author : William Drake Westervelt
Publisher : Library of Alexandria
Page : 199 pages
File Size : 28,1 MB
Release : 2020-09-28
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 1465580972
Author : William Drake Westervelt
Publisher :
Page : 286 pages
File Size : 28,89 MB
Release : 1916
Category : Legends
ISBN :
Author : William D. Westervelt
Publisher : Tuttle Publishing
Page : 212 pages
File Size : 41,74 MB
Release : 2012-01-10
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 1462904467
"A richly entertaining series of Hawaiian tales with explanatory facts, which will delight and inform both the folklore fan and the general reader…" —The Honolulu Advertiser Hawaiian Legends of Volcanoes made its first appearance in 1916, in both American and British editions, as the third in a series that represented a pioneering study of Hawaiian folklore. The rich tradition of Hawaiian legends is showcased in it's purest form, making this an essential read for anyone living in Hawaii who wants to understand the local culture or anyone interested in classical folklore. The book also includes a study of Hawaiian geology, which is essential to understanding how the Hawaiian religion and classical Hawaiian stories developed. Legends and stories include: Ai–Au, The Forest Eater Pele and the Owl Ghost–God Hiiaka's Battle with the Demons The Annihiation of Keoua's Army Kapiolani and Pele and many more… Other volumes in the series about Hawaiian culture and history are Hawaiian Legends of Ghosts and Ghost-Gods and Hawaiian Legends of Old Honolulu.
Author : Herb Kawainui Kāne
Publisher : Booklines Hawaii Limited
Page : 76 pages
File Size : 17,7 MB
Release : 1996
Category : Reference
ISBN : 9780943357010
Presents lore associated with that impetuous and unpredictable, yet gentle and loving personality, the Hawaiian goddess of volcanoes, Pele.
Author : H. Arlo Nimmo
Publisher : McFarland
Page : 251 pages
File Size : 12,84 MB
Release : 2011-10-14
Category : History
ISBN : 0786486538
When the first Europeans arrived in the Hawaiian Islands in 1778, the volcano goddess Pele was the central deity of a complex religion in the volcano districts of Hawai'i Island. While native Hawaiians were quickly converted to Christianity, Pele remained remarkably relevant as a deity. This book is a critical biography of the volcano goddess, as well as a history of her religion. Topics covered include the ongoing belief in Pele, her popular manifestations, her ceremonies, her new cultural roles and her current status in Hawai'i.
Author : David Kalakaua (King of Hawaii)
Publisher :
Page : 572 pages
File Size : 32,97 MB
Release : 1888
Category : Folklore
ISBN :
Author : Dietrich Varez
Publisher : Petroglyph PressLtd
Page : 88 pages
File Size : 41,41 MB
Release : 2011-10-01
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780912180694
One of the great epics of Hawaiian mythology is the story of Pele, goddess of Hawai'i's volcanoes, and her youngest sister, Hi'iakaikapoliopele. Pele was driven out of her homeland after a quarrel with her older sister Namakaokaha'i, a sea goddess. She readied her great double-hulled voyaging canoe and left Kahiki, sailing to Hawai'i. She was accompanied by a number of relatives, including her youngest sister, Hi'iaka, the heroine of our story. None of the islands seemed to suit Pele until she reached Hawai'i, the largest island. In the upland region, Pele settled into the fiery lava pit of Kilauea, and our story begins there. While in a dream state, Pele followed the sounds of hula pahu drums and traveled to Kaua'i, meeting the handsome young chief, Lohi'au. Pele asked her youngest sister, Hi'iaka, to undertake a journey to fetch her new lover. Hi'iaka, with her companions, encountered many adventures on her journey; battling reptilian mo¿o, healing people in need, making new friends and traveling throughout the islands. This is a passionate story of love, healing, betrayal, and reconciliation, culminating in the reunion of parted lovers, lavishly illustrated by one of Hawai'i¿s most celebrated artists, Dietrich Varez.
Author : William Drake Westervelt
Publisher : Library of Alexandria
Page : 273 pages
File Size : 31,89 MB
Release : 1985-01-01
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 1465580956
Author : Austin Aslan
Publisher : Wendy Lamb Books
Page : 386 pages
File Size : 19,99 MB
Release : 2014-08-05
Category : Young Adult Fiction
ISBN : 0385374216
In this fast-paced survival story set in Hawaii, electronics fail worldwide, the islands become completely isolated, and a strange starscape fills the sky. Leilani and her father embark on a nightmare odyssey from Oahu to their home on the Big Island. Leilani’s epilepsy holds a clue to the disaster, if only they can survive as the islands revert to earlier ways. A powerful story enriched by fascinating elements of Hawaiian ecology, culture, and warfare, this captivating and dramatic debut from Austin Aslan is the first of two novels. The author has a master’s degree in tropical conservation biology from the University of Hawaii at Hilo. Praise for Islands at the End of the World: “A riveting tale of belonging, family, overcoming perceived limitations, and finding a home.”--School Library Journal, Starred "Aslan’s debut honors Hawaii’s unique cultural strengths--family ties and love of home, amplified by geography and history--while remaining true to a genre that affirms the mysterious grandeur of the universe waiting to be discovered."--Kirkus Reviews, Starred "Aslan’s debut is a riveting tale of belonging, family, overcoming perceived limitations, and finding a home."--School Library Journal, Starred
