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  • Hawaiian Mythology

    Enriched edition. Legends of Maui, Old Honolulu, Gods and Ghost-Gods, Volcanoes and Historical Legends

    In "Hawaiian Mythology," William D. Westervelt meticulously curates a rich tapestry of Hawaiian lore, intertwining traditional narratives, cosmological themes, and cultural practices that have shaped the islands' identity. Written in a narrative style that is both accessible and scholarly, the book delves into the pantheon of Hawaiian deities, their creation stories, and the oral traditions that ... Read more

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  • Legends of Gods and Ghosts (Hawaiian Mythology) Collected and Translated from The Hawaiian

    The Library of Alexandria is an independent small business publishing house. We specialize in bringing back to live rare, historical and ancient Books. This includes manuscripts such as: classical fiction, philosophy, science, Religion, folklore, mythology, history, literature, politics and sacred texts, in addition to Secret and esoteric subjects, such as: occult, freemasonry, alchemy, hermetic, ... Read more

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  • Hawaiian Legends of Ghosts And Ghost-Gods

    The legends of the Hawaiian Islands are as diverse as those of any country in the world. They are also entirely distinct in form and thought from the fairy-tales which excite the interest and wonder of the English and German children. The mythology of Hawaii follows the laws upon which all myths are constructed. The Islanders have developed some beautiful nature-myths. Certain phenomena have been ... Read more

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  • Hawaiian Mythology (Annotated)

    Enriched Edition. Legends of Maui, Old Honolulu, Gods and Ghost-Gods, Volcanoes and Historical Legends

    Hawaiian Mythology is a substantial compendium of traditional narratives concerning the gods, heroes, and sacred places of the Hawaiian Islands, presenting tales of Kāne, Kū, Lono, Kanaloa, Pele, Māui, Hina, and other figures within a broad Polynesian framework. Its style combines retold oral legend, antiquarian commentary, and comparative folklore, reflecting the early twentieth-century effort to ... Read more

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  • Legends of Maui

    A collection of Hawaiian, Samoans, Maori and and other Polynesian legends about the demi-god Maui and his mother Hina.William Drake Westervelt (December 26, 1849 - March 9, 1939) is known as one of Hawaii's foremost authorities on island folklore in the English language. His anthologies of Polynesian myths, legends and folk tales are considered among the best of the English versions of a Hawaiian ... Read more

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  • Hawaiian Historical Legends

    In his preface, the author explains how these stories take you through Hawaiian history from ancient times right 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. ... Read more

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  • Legends of Gods and Ghosts

    Collected and Translated from the Hawaiian

    This book provides an abundance of attractive nature myths and a cycle of legends recounting the exploits of the wonder-working demigod Maui. Lovers of legendary lore will love this collection of traditional tales of the Hawaiian people. The ancient Hawaiians were of an imaginative turn of mind, and their traditions abound in tales of gods and goblins. As soon as the Hawaiian alphabet was prepared ... Read more

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  • Legends of Gods and Ghosts

    Books on Paganism and other spirituality discuss the supernatural belief systems that are largely polytheistic, but may also be monotheistic. Titles include: Legends of Ma-Ui- a Demi God of Polynesia, and of His Mother Hina, Religious Ancient and Modern. The Mythologies of Ancient Mexico and Peru, The Occult World, The Pagan Trinity, Non-Biblical systems of religion: a symposium, and Primitive ... Read more

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  • Hawaiian Legends of Old Honolulu

    In bringing together this collection of Hawaiian legends, the author of this little book has conferred a great favor upon all those residents of Hawaii and of those visitors to its shores who pay take an interest in its original inhabitants, once an exceedingly numerous people, but now a scattering remnant only.To native Hawaiians this little book will be at once a joy and a sorrow; to the heart ... Read more

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  • Hawaiian Historical Legends

    This is the last of Westervelt's six books of Hawaiian lore. Starting in mythological times, and retelling some of the migration legends, the book primarily focuses on the period of European contact, Hawaiian Historical Legends is of interest for anyone studying encounters between cultures, particularly where one of the cultures has a technological advantage. The core of the book is set against ... Read more

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  • Hawaiian Historical Legends

    This literary treasure provides one of the earliest glimpses into precolonial Hawaaiin culture.This book, one of six written by Dr. Westervelt, is a fascinating compilation of Hawaiian legends and historical tales. The origins of the Hawaiian people, the demi-god Maui's search for immortality for mankind, the coming of Captain Cook, the wars of King Kamehameha, as well as other aspects of Hawaii's ... Read more

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  • Hawaiian Historical Legends

    This is the last of Westervelt's six books of Hawaiian lore. Starting inmythological times, and retelling some of the migration legends, the bookprimarily focuses on the period of European contact, Hawaiian HistoricalLegends is of interest for anyone studying encounters between cultures,particularly where one of the cultures has a technological advantage. Thecore of the book is set against the ... Read more

    $1.99 USD