{"product_id":"pele-volcano-goddess-of-hawaii-a-history-9780786463473","title":"Pele, Volcano Goddess of Hawai'i: A History","description":"\u003cp\u003e • Author(s): H. Arlo Nimmo\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher: McFarland \u0026amp; Company\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher Imprint: McFarland \u0026amp; Company\u003cbr\u003e • BISAC: Folklore \u0026amp; Mythology\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"McFarland \u0026 Company","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":46865726898327,"sku":"9780786463473","price":1951.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0666\/3471\/1191\/files\/9780786463473.webp?v=1769979444","url":"https:\/\/atlanticbooks.com\/products\/pele-volcano-goddess-of-hawaii-a-history-9780786463473","provider":"Atlantic Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}