Pele And Hiiaka: A Myth (1915) (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781164899297)

Pele And Hiiaka: A Myth is a book written by Nathaniel Bright Emerson and originally published in 1915. The book is a retelling of a Hawaiian myth that tells the story of two sisters, Pele and Hiiaka, who are both goddesses in Hawaiian mythology. The book begins with Pele, the goddess of fire and volcanoes, leaving her home in Tahiti and traveling to Hawaii. She creates many volcanoes on the islands and becomes known as the goddess of fire. However, she is also known for her temper and can be destructive when angered. Hiiaka, Pele's younger sister, is sent to Hawaii by their father to keep an eye on Pele and to keep her from causing too much destruction. Hiiaka is known as the goddess of the hula and is a peaceful and gentle goddess. She becomes friends with the people of Hawaii and falls in love with a mortal man named Lohiau. When Pele discovers that Hiiaka has fallen in love with a mortal, she becomes jealous and angry. She creates obstacles to keep Hiiaka from reaching Lohiau, including sending her on dangerous missions across the islands. Along the way, Hiiaka meets many other gods and goddesses and faces many challenges. The book is an engaging retelling of this classic Hawaiian myth and provides insight into the culture and beliefs of the Hawaiian people. It is a must-read for anyone interested in mythology, Hawaiian culture, or simply looking for an entertaining and engaging story.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.

Author: Nathaniel Bright Emerson
ISBN-10: 1164899295
ISBN-13: 9781164899297
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 278
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.83lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.58d