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Hawaiian Mythology (Annotated)

Enriched Edition. Legends of Maui, Old Honolulu, Gods and Ghost-Gods, Volcanoes and Historical Legends

by William D. Westervelt, Everett Ormeray ...

Hawaiian Mythology is a substantial compendium of traditional narratives concerning the gods, heroes, and sacred places of the Hawaiian Islands, presenting tales of Kāne, Kū, Lono, Kanaloa, Pele, Māui, Hina, and other figures within a broad Polynesian framework. Its style combines retold oral legend, antiquarian commentary, and comparative folklore, reflecting the early twentieth-century effort to ... Read more

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Hawaiian Mythology is a substantial compendium of traditional narratives concerning the gods, heroes, and sacred places of the Hawaiian Islands, presenting tales of Kāne, Kū, Lono, Kanaloa, Pele, Māui, Hina, and other figures within a broad Polynesian framework. Its style combines retold oral legend, antiquarian commentary, and comparative folklore, reflecting the early twentieth-century effort to
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Hawaiian Legends of Old Honolulu

"A richly entertaining series of Hawaiian tales with explanatory facts, which will delight and inform both the folklore fan and the general reader. Until now, long out of print."—The Honolulu AdvertiserIn bringing together this collection of Hawaiian legends, the author of this little book has conferred a great favor upon all those residents of Hawaii and of those visitors to its shores who pay ... Read more

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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. Until now, long out of print."—The Honolulu AdvertiserIn bringing together this collection of Hawaiian legends, the author of this little book has conferred a great favor upon all those residents of Hawaii and of those visitors to its shores who pay
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Hawaiian Historical Legends

by William D. Westervelt ...

This literary treasure provides one of the earliest glimpses into precolonial Hawaaiin culture.This book, one of six written by Dr. Westervelt, is a fascinating compilation of Hawaiian legends and historical tales. The origins of the Hawaiian people, the demi-god Maui's search for immortality for mankind, the coming of Captain Cook, the wars of King Kamehameha, as well as other aspects of Hawaii's ... Read more

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This literary treasure provides one of the earliest glimpses into precolonial Hawaaiin culture.This book, one of six written by Dr. Westervelt, is a fascinating compilation of Hawaiian legends and historical tales. The origins of the Hawaiian people, the demi-god Maui's search for immortality for mankind, the coming of Captain Cook, the wars of King Kamehameha, as well as other aspects of Hawaii's
... Read more
Hawaiian Legends of Volcanoes

by William D. Westervelt ...

"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 AdvertiserHawaiian 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 ... Read more

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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 AdvertiserHawaiian 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
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Hawaiian Legends of Volcanoes

by William D. Westervelt ...

A collection of tales from Hawaii surrounding the legends of volcanoes. Split into 2 parts, Part 1 deals with the actual legends and includes chapters such as; How Pele Came To Hawaii; The Annihilation Of Keoua's Army; Genealogy Of The Pele Family; Pele And Kama-Puaa; Destruction Of Kamehameha's Fish-Ponds; and, Hiiaka's Battle With Demons. Part 2 has 5 chapters that cover the Geological facts, ... Read more

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A collection of tales from Hawaii surrounding the legends of volcanoes. Split into 2 parts, Part 1 deals with the actual legends and includes chapters such as; How Pele Came To Hawaii; The Annihilation Of Keoua's Army; Genealogy Of The Pele Family; Pele And Kama-Puaa; Destruction Of Kamehameha's Fish-Ponds; and, Hiiaka's Battle With Demons. Part 2 has 5 chapters that cover the Geological facts,
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Hawaiian Legends Of Volcanoes (Illustrated)

by William D. Westervelt ...

However doctors may differ concerning the way that our earth came into being, most of them agree that in its early days meteoric bodies from space flew together and produced a hotter globe than at present. Perhaps its surface was all covered with vast circular lakes of lava such as our telescopes reveal in great perfection, ring upon ring, over the surface of the moon. On the moon these rings and ... Read more

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However doctors may differ concerning the way that our earth came into being, most of them agree that in its early days meteoric bodies from space flew together and produced a hotter globe than at present. Perhaps its surface was all covered with vast circular lakes of lava such as our telescopes reveal in great perfection, ring upon ring, over the surface of the moon. On the moon these rings and
... Read more
Hawaiian Historical Legends

by William D. Westervelt ...

This is the last of Westervelt's six books of Hawaiian lore. Starting inmythological times, and retelling some of the migration legends, the bookprimarily focuses on the period of European contact, Hawaiian HistoricalLegends is of interest for anyone studying encounters between cultures,particularly where one of the cultures has a technological advantage. Thecore of the book is set against the ... Read more

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This is the last of Westervelt's six books of Hawaiian lore. Starting inmythological times, and retelling some of the migration legends, the bookprimarily focuses on the period of European contact, Hawaiian HistoricalLegends is of interest for anyone studying encounters between cultures,particularly where one of the cultures has a technological advantage. Thecore of the book is set against the
... Read more
Hawaiian Mythology

Enriched edition. Legends of Maui, Old Honolulu, Gods and Ghost-Gods, Volcanoes and Historical Legends

by William D. Westervelt, Aiden Harrington ...

In "Hawaiian Mythology," William D. Westervelt skillfully compiles and documents the rich tapestry of Hawaiian legends, focusing on gods, creation myths, and cultural practices that have shaped the islands' identity. Westervelt's literary style is characterized by a blend of lyrical prose and a scholarly tone, which captures the oral traditions while contextualizing them within the broader Pacific ... Read more

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In "Hawaiian Mythology," William D. Westervelt skillfully compiles and documents the rich tapestry of Hawaiian legends, focusing on gods, creation myths, and cultural practices that have shaped the islands' identity. Westervelt's literary style is characterized by a blend of lyrical prose and a scholarly tone, which captures the oral traditions while contextualizing them within the broader Pacific
... Read more
Hawaiian Mythology

Enriched edition. Legends of Maui, Old Honolulu, Gods and Ghost-Gods, Volcanoes and Historical Legends

by William D. Westervelt, Paige Caldwell ...

In "Hawaiian Mythology," William D. Westervelt meticulously curates a rich tapestry of Hawaiian lore, intertwining traditional narratives, cosmological themes, and cultural practices that have shaped the islands' identity. Written in a narrative style that is both accessible and scholarly, the book delves into the pantheon of Hawaiian deities, their creation stories, and the oral traditions that ... Read more

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In "Hawaiian Mythology," William D. Westervelt meticulously curates a rich tapestry of Hawaiian lore, intertwining traditional narratives, cosmological themes, and cultural practices that have shaped the islands' identity. Written in a narrative style that is both accessible and scholarly, the book delves into the pantheon of Hawaiian deities, their creation stories, and the oral traditions that
... Read more
Legends of Gods and Ghosts

Collected and Translated from the Hawaiian

by William D. Westervelt ...

This book provides an abundance of attractive nature myths and a cycle of legends recounting the exploits of the wonder-working demigod Maui. Lovers of legendary lore will love this collection of traditional tales of the Hawaiian people. The ancient Hawaiians were of an imaginative turn of mind, and their traditions abound in tales of gods and goblins. As soon as the Hawaiian alphabet was prepared ... Read more

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This book provides an abundance of attractive nature myths and a cycle of legends recounting the exploits of the wonder-working demigod Maui. Lovers of legendary lore will love this collection of traditional tales of the Hawaiian people. The ancient Hawaiians were of an imaginative turn of mind, and their traditions abound in tales of gods and goblins. As soon as the Hawaiian alphabet was prepared
... Read more
Hawaiian Legends of Old Honolulu

by William D. Westervelt ...

Originally published in 1915, this book provides an abundance of legends; of the struggles, the triumphs, and the wanderings of the Hawaiian people.As soon as the Hawaiian alphabet was prepared, in 1821, native writers began delving into their past, finding a treasure mine of romantic stories and of valuable ethnological and historical facts in regard to the Polynesian race. These stories were ... Read more

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Originally published in 1915, this book provides an abundance of legends; of the struggles, the triumphs, and the wanderings of the Hawaiian people.As soon as the Hawaiian alphabet was prepared, in 1821, native writers began delving into their past, finding a treasure mine of romantic stories and of valuable ethnological and historical facts in regard to the Polynesian race. These stories were
... Read more
Hawaiian Legends of Ghosts and Ghost-Gods

by William D. Westervelt ...

Of special value to all who are concerned with the study of comparative folklore an entertaining dip into Hawaiian mythologyFor all who enjoy or who study folklore, the republication of these books will be welcomed.”-South China Morning PostHawaiian Legends of Ghost and Ghost-Gods is a series of richly entertaining Hawaiian folk tales. The legends of the Hawaiian Islands are as diverse as those ... Read more

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Of special value to all who are concerned with the study of comparative folklore an entertaining dip into Hawaiian mythologyFor all who enjoy or who study folklore, the republication of these books will be welcomed.”-South China Morning PostHawaiian Legends of Ghost and Ghost-Gods is a series of richly entertaining Hawaiian folk tales. The legends of the Hawaiian Islands are as diverse as those
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