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The Legends And Myths Of Hawaii: The Fables And Folklore Of A Strange People (1888)

by David Kalakaua , Rollin Mallory Daggett
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Book cover type: Hardcover
  • ISBN13: 9781166264574
  • Binding: Hardcover
  • Subject: N/A
  • Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
  • Publisher Imprint: Kessinger Publishing
  • Publication Date:
  • Pages: 564
  • Original Price: USD 59.95
  • Language: English
  • Edition: N/A
  • Item Weight: 994 grams
  • BISAC Subject(s): Folklore & Mythology

The Legends and Myths of Hawaii: The Fables and Folklore of a Strange People is a book written by David Kalakaua in 1888. The book is a collection of traditional stories, legends, and myths of the Hawaiian people. It includes tales of gods and goddesses, heroes, and supernatural beings that were believed to have shaped the culture and history of Hawaii.The book is divided into several chapters, each focusing on a different aspect of Hawaiian mythology. The first chapter introduces the reader to the creation story of Hawaii and the gods and goddesses who were responsible for its formation. The subsequent chapters delve into the stories of individual deities, such as Pele, the goddess of fire and volcanoes, and Maui, the trickster god who pulled the islands from the sea.The book also explores the legends surrounding the Hawaiian monarchy, including the story of King Kamehameha and his conquest of the islands. Additionally, it discusses the customs and practices of the Hawaiian people, such as their belief in the power of the kapu (taboo) system.Overall, The Legends and Myths of Hawaii offers a fascinating glimpse into the rich cultural heritage of the Hawaiian people. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in mythology, folklore, or the history of Hawaii.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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