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Hawaiian Legends of Volcanoes

by William D. Westervelt
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"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.
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    Publisher: Tuttle Publishing

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    • Release date: January 10, 2012

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    • ISBN: 9781462904464
    • Release date: January 10, 2012

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    • ISBN: 9781462904464
    • File size: 2218 KB
    • Release date: January 10, 2012

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    History Religion & Spirituality Sociology Nonfiction

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    English

    "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.
    Expand title description text
    History Religion & Spirituality Sociology Nonfiction