
- 452 pages
- English
- ePUB (mobile friendly)
- Available on iOS & Android
The Legends and Myths of Hawaii
About this book
A moving account of Hawaii's most culturally significant stories, presented by King David Kal?kaua.
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 Kal?kaua'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.
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Table of contents
- Cover
- Title Page
- Copyright
- Contents
- Hawaiian Legends: Introduction
- Hina, the Helen of Hawaii
- The Royal Hunchback
- The Triple Marriage of Laa-mai-kahiki
- The Apotheosis of Pele
- Hua, King of Hana
- The Iron Knife
- The Sacred Spear-Point
- Kelea, the Surf-Rider of Maui
- Umi, the Peasant Prince of Hawaii
- Lono and Kaikilani
- The Adventures of Iwikauikaua
- The Prophecies of Keaulumoku
- The Cannibals of Halemanu
- Kaiana, the Last of the Hawaiian Knights
- Kaala, the Flower of Lanai
- The Destruction of the Temples
- The Tomb of Puupehe
- The Story of Laieikawai
- Lohiau, the Lover of a Goddess
- Kahavari, Chief of Puna
- Kahalaopuna, the Princess of Manoa
- Appendix
- A Note About the Author
- A Note from the Publisher