Pikoi And Other Legends Of The Island Of Hawaii (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781432572891)

Pikoi And Other Legends Of The Island Of Hawaii is a collection of traditional Hawaiian stories compiled and retold by Mary Kawena Pukui. The book includes 17 tales that showcase the rich cultural heritage and mythology of the Hawaiian people. The stories in the book are centered on various themes such as love, adventure, bravery, and spirituality. They feature legendary characters such as Pikoi, a brave warrior who saves his people from a giant octopus, and Hina, a goddess of the moon who falls in love with a mortal man. Each story is accompanied by stunning illustrations by artist and illustrator, Elizabeth W. Greig. The book also includes a glossary of Hawaiian words and phrases used in the stories, as well as an introduction by Pukui that provides insight into the cultural significance of the tales. Pikoi And Other Legends Of The Island Of Hawaii is a captivating read that offers readers a glimpse into the rich mythology and folklore of Hawaii. It is a must-read for anyone interested in Hawaiian culture, history, and storytelling.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: Mary Kawena Pukui
ISBN-10: 143257289X
ISBN-13: 9781432572891
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 03/01/2007
Pages: 292
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.95lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.66d