Pele, Volcano Goddess of Hawai'i: A History by Nimmo, H. Arlo

Pele, Volcano Goddess of Hawai'i: A History (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9780786463473)

Vendor: H. Arlo Nimmo
Product type: Books
Format: Paperback
$25.00
$25.00
$25.00
Subtotal: $25.00
Pele, Volcano Goddess of Hawai'i: A History by Nimmo, H. Arlo

Pele, Volcano Goddess of Hawai'i: A History

$25.00
Pele, Volcano Goddess of Hawai'i: A History by Nimmo, H. Arlo

Pele, Volcano Goddess of Hawai'i: A History

$25.00
Format: Paperback
Description
Description
x

When the first Europeans arrived in the Hawaiian Islands in 1778, the volcano goddess Pele was the central deity of a complex religion in the volcano districts of Hawai'i Island. While native Hawaiians were quickly converted to Christianity, Pele remained remarkably relevant as a deity. This book is a critical biography of the volcano goddess, as well as a history of her religion. Topics covered include the ongoing belief in Pele, her popular manifestations, her ceremonies, her new cultural roles and her current status in Hawai'i.



Author: H. Arlo Nimmo
ISBN-10: 0786463473
ISBN-13: 9780786463473
Publisher: McFarland & Company
Language: English
Published: 10/30/2011
Pages: 249
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.85lbs
Size: 8.90h x 5.90w x 0.70d

Review Citation(s):
Reference and Research Bk News 12/01/2011 pg. 12
By H. Arlo Nimmo
By H. Arlo Nimmo
x
The late H. Arlo Nimmo was a cultural anthropologist who wrote twelve books and dozens of articles. He was professor emeritus of anthropology at California State University East Bay and lived in San Francisco.

Recently Viewed Products