Legends Of Gods And Ghosts - (Hawaiian Mythology) - Collected And Translated From The Hawaiian (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781445533674)

The legends of the Hawaiian Islands are as diverse as those of any other country of the world. But none are so entirely distinct and separate from the general body of mythology that most legends seem to stem than those of the Hawaiian island. This fascinating volume explores these colourful and unique legends and myths, and will be of considerable utility to anyone with a keen interest in the subject. The chapters of this book include: The Ghost of Wahaula Temple; Maluae and the Under-World; A Giant's Rock-Throwing; Kalo-eke-eke, The Timid Taro; Legendary Canoe-Making; Lua-Ka-Ieie; Kauhuhu, The Shark-God of Molokai; The Shark-Man of Waipio Valley, etcetera. We are republish this vintage book now complete with a specially commissioned new biography of the author.

Author: William Drake Westervelt
ISBN-10: 1445533677
ISBN-13: 9781445533674
Publisher: Gregg Press
Language: English
Published: 03/18/2010
Pages: 278
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.78lbs
Size: 8.50h x 5.50w x 0.63d