Mint Editions (Hawaiian Library)
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Mint Editions (Hawaiian Library)

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Mint Editions (Hawaiian Library)

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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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Publisher
Mint Editions
Year
2021
ISBN
9781513278001
Topic
Literature
Subtopic
Historical Fiction
Index
Literature

Table of contents

  1. Cover
  2. Title Page
  3. Copyright
  4. Contents
  5. Hawaiian Legends: Introduction
  6. Hina, the Helen of Hawaii
  7. The Royal Hunchback
  8. The Triple Marriage of Laa-mai-kahiki
  9. The Apotheosis of Pele
  10. Hua, King of Hana
  11. The Iron Knife
  12. The Sacred Spear-Point
  13. Kelea, the Surf-Rider of Maui
  14. Umi, the Peasant Prince of Hawaii
  15. Lono and Kaikilani
  16. The Adventures of Iwikauikaua
  17. The Prophecies of Keaulumoku
  18. The Cannibals of Halemanu
  19. Kaiana, the Last of the Hawaiian Knights
  20. Kaala, the Flower of Lanai
  21. The Destruction of the Temples
  22. The Tomb of Puupehe
  23. The Story of Laieikawai
  24. Lohiau, the Lover of a Goddess
  25. Kahavari, Chief of Puna
  26. Kahalaopuna, the Princess of Manoa
  27. Appendix
  28. A Note About the Author
  29. A Note from the Publisher