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Author : David Kalakaua (King of Hawaii)
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ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 572 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (321 download)
Download or read book The Legends and Myths of Hawaii written by David Kalakaua (King of Hawaii) and published by . This book was released on 1888 with total page 572 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : William Drake Westervelt
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ISBN 13 : 9780935180435
Total Pages : 292 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (84 download)
Download or read book Myths and Legends of Hawaii written by William Drake Westervelt and published by . This book was released on 1987 with total page 292 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Maui and Hina -- Pele and her family -- Ghosts and ghost-gods -- Myths and legends of old Oahu -- A longer tale: The bride from the underworld.
Author : Martha Warren Beckwith
Publisher : University of Hawaii Press
ISBN 13 : 9780824805142
Total Pages : 612 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (51 download)
Download or read book Hawaiian Mythology written by Martha Warren Beckwith and published by University of Hawaii Press. This book was released on 1982-06-01 with total page 612 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ku and Hina—man and woman—were the great ancestral gods of heaven and earth for the ancient Hawaiians. They were life's fruitfulness and all the generations of mankind, both those who are to come and those already born. The Hawaiian gods were like great chiefs from far lands who visited among the people, entering their daily lives sometimes as humans or animals, sometimes taking residence in a stone or wooden idol. As years passed, the families of gods grew and included the trickster Maui, who snared the sun, and fiery Pele of the volcano. Ancient Hawaiians lived by the animistic philosophy that assigned living souls to animals, trees, stones, stars, and clouds, as well as to humans. Religion and mythology were interwoven in Hawaiian culture; and local legends and genealogies were preserved in song, chant, and narrative. Martha Beckwith was the first scholar to chart a path through the hundreds of books, articles, and little-known manuscripts that recorded the oral narratives of the Hawaiian people. Her book has become a classic work of folklore and ethnology, and the definitive treatment of Hawaiian mythology. With an introduction by Katherine Luomala.
Author : Vivian L. Thompson
Publisher : University of Hawaii Press
ISBN 13 : 9780824811716
Total Pages : 92 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (117 download)
Download or read book Hawaiian Myths of Earth, Sea, and Sky written by Vivian L. Thompson and published by University of Hawaii Press. This book was released on 1988-05-01 with total page 92 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When the storytellers of ancient Hawaii gathered by the light of candlenut torches, they told tales that explained the world around them. These tales described how the gods created the earth and its life, how the stars were created, and why the days are longer in summer. Other stories recounted the pranks of Kamapuaa the Pig-Man, the origin of the tapa tree, the death of the monster reptile mo-o, and the home of the volcano goddess, Pele. From this rich body of mythology, author Vivian Thompson has drawn twelve myths. She retells them with the true flavor and simplicity of the storytellers of long ago. Thompson's words are accompanied by the illustrations of Hawaii artist Marilyn Kahalewai, who has captured the delight and drama of the ancient tales.
Author : David Kalakaua
Publisher : Graphic Arts Books
ISBN 13 : 1513278002
Total Pages : 362 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (132 download)
Download or read book The Legends and Myths of Hawaii written by David Kalakaua and published by Graphic Arts Books. This book was released on 2021-03-02 with total page 362 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A moving account of Hawaii’s most culturally significant stories, presented by King David Kalākaua. The Legends and Myths of Hawaii introduces readers to the social, historical, and religious customs of native Hawaiians, revealing the history of a culture that, for many years, functioned without outside influence. Chapters on leaders such as “Hina, the Helen of Hawaii,” “Hua, King of Hana,” and “Kelea, the Surf-Rider of Maui” illustrate Hawaii’s most important tales and traditions. Originally published in 1888, King David Kalākaua’s book remains a compelling and enduring collection of the archipelago's most memorable tales. With an eye-catching new cover and professionally typeset manuscript, this edition of The Legends and Myths of Hawaii is specially designed for modern readers. Add this beautiful edition to your bookshelf, or enjoy the digital edition on any e-book device.
Author : Caren Loebel-Fried
Publisher : University of Hawaii Press
ISBN 13 : 9780824825379
Total Pages : 138 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (253 download)
Download or read book Hawaiian Legends of the Guardian Spirits written by Caren Loebel-Fried and published by University of Hawaii Press. This book was released on 2002-12-31 with total page 138 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ancient Hawaiians lived in a world where all of nature was alive with the spirits of their ancestors. These aumakua have lived on through the ages as family guardians and take on many natural forms, thus linking many Hawaiians to the animals, plants, and natural phenomena of their island home. Individuals have a reciprocal relationship with their guardian spirits and offer worship and sacrifice in return for protection, inspiration, and guidance. Hawaiian Legends of the Guardian Spirits is told in words and pictures by award-winning artist Caren Loebel-Fried. The ancient legends are brought to life in sixty beautiful block prints, many vibrantly colored, and narrated in a lively "read-aloud" style, just as storytellers of old may have told them hundreds of years ago. Notes are included, reflecting the careful and extensive research done for this volume at the Bishop Museum Library and Archives in Honolulu and at the American Museum of Natural History in New York. A short section on the process of creating the block prints that illustrate the book is also included. The matching poster of "A Chance Meeting with the Iiwi" measures 22 x 28 inches.
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ISBN 13 : 9780873362436
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (624 download)
Download or read book Hawaiʻi Island Legends written by and published by . This book was released on 2010 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Roy Alameida
Publisher : Bess Press
ISBN 13 : 9781573060264
Total Pages : 144 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (62 download)
Download or read book Stories of Old Hawaii written by Roy Alameida and published by Bess Press. This book was released on 1997 with total page 144 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Forty-five tales, stories and legends adapted from various sources about the natural history of Hawaii and the customs, crafts, arts and history of Polynesian Hawaiians. Includes one original story by the compiler.
Author : Samuel H. Elbert
Publisher : University of Hawaii Press
ISBN 13 : 9780870222139
Total Pages : 350 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (221 download)
Download or read book Selections from Fornander's Hawaiian Antiquities and Folk-Lore written by Samuel H. Elbert and published by University of Hawaii Press. This book was released on 1959-01-01 with total page 350 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "A valuable library addition for either a folklorist, a linguist, or an ethnologist." --Western Folklore "The stories in this book are reprinted from Volumes IV and V of The Fornander Collection of Hawaiian Antiquities and Folk-lore, published by the Bernice P. Bishop Museum in 1917, 1918, and 1919. They include some of the best-loved of Hawaiian stories, and the collection is probably the most important work on a traditional subject ever published in the Hawaiian language.... In the 1860s and 1870s, Abraham Fornander, circuit judge of Maui, employed several Hawaiians to seek out learned Hawaiians and write down their stories. The collectors included S. N. Kamakau, S. Haleole, and Kepelino Keauokalani, each of whom has made important contributions to our knowledge of the old culture." -from the Introduction
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ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 78 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (43 download)
Download or read book Kona Legends written by and published by . This book was released on 1926 with total page 78 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : William Drake Westervelt
Publisher : Legare Street Press
ISBN 13 : 9781017675344
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (753 download)
Download or read book Legends of Old Honolulu written by William Drake Westervelt and published by Legare Street Press. This book was released on 2022-10-27 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Author : George Tahara
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ISBN 13 : 9781563910203
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (12 download)
Download or read book Hawaiian Legends Photo-book written by George Tahara and published by . This book was released on 2005 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
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ISBN 13 : 9780873360203
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (62 download)
Download or read book The Water of Kāne written by and published by . This book was released on 1994 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A collection of legends of the various Hawaiian Islands.
Author : Dietrich Varez
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ISBN 13 : 9780912180724
Total Pages : 54 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (87 download)
Download or read book 'Iwa, the Hawaiian Legend written by Dietrich Varez and published by . This book was released on 2015-04-01 with total page 54 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The latest contribution of beloved artist Dietrich Varezto interpreting and illustrating stories from Hawaiian folkloreis presented in 'Iwa, The Hawaiian Legend.When the fisherman Kea'au, renowned for catching octopus,finds two beautiful and rare red cowry shells hethinks they must be a gift from the goddess Hina. After hefashions them into a lure, the octopus swarm to the magicalshells and he gathers more than enough to feed his wholevillage. The bounty is short lived when chief 'Umi learnsof the magical shell lure and demands to have it for himself.Thus begins the tale of how the boy-thief, 'Iwa, whoexhibits the same thieving traits as his namesake, the GreatFrigatebird, is invited to the island of Hawai'i to retrievethe precious lure. There he encounters the high chief 'Umi,famous historical ruler of Hawai'i island, who puts 'Iwa'stalents to the test.The rich imagery of Hawai'i's diverse environment, itssea life, plants and animals is depicted alongside Varez'sinterpretation of the human aspect of this classic tale.
Author : Nathaniel Bright Emerson
Publisher : Franklin Classics Trade Press
ISBN 13 : 9780343662837
Total Pages : 286 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (628 download)
Download or read book Pele and Hiiaka written by Nathaniel Bright Emerson and published by Franklin Classics Trade Press. This book was released on 2018-10-17 with total page 286 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. To ensure a quality reading experience, this work has been proofread and republished using a format that seamlessly blends the original graphical elements with text in an easy-to-read typeface. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Author : Pam Buffet
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ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (49 download)
Download or read book Pua Pua Lena Lena and the Magic Kiha-pu written by Pam Buffet and published by . This book was released on 1994 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Various Authors
Publisher : DigiCat
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 820 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (596 download)
Download or read book The Legends and Myths of Hawaii written by Various Authors and published by DigiCat. This book was released on 2023-11-26 with total page 820 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Hawaiian Legends & Myths is a collection of books by William Drake Westervelt, one of Hawaii's foremost authorities on island folklore. It contains five books Westervelt wrote about Hawaiian legends, folklore and mythology. "Legends of Maui" includes numerous myths of Māui, Polynesian demi god of Polynesia and Hina who is sometimes in myths his mother, and sometimes his wife. These myths and legends originate from various island groups around the Pacific and they are pesented in a clear and thorough manner. "Legends of Old Honolulu" is collection of ancient Hawaiian folktales which also includes some information about where the Hawaiians came from and the sacred places in Honolulu. As might be expected in stories originating on a small island, many of them feature the sea, boats, sea creatures or water. "Legends of Gods and Ghost-Gods" focuses on Polynesian mythology, taking a close look at Hawaiian folktales, mythology, and the history of the polytheistic practices still in place to this day. "Hawaiian Legends of Volcanoes" – 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. "Hawaiian Historical Legends" take the reader through Hawaiian history from ancient times to becoming an American state. He adds that Hawaiian people are not overly concerned with dates but that these stories are all related one to another.
