02132cam a22003253u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003701000130007804000110009104100170010205000070011910000210012624500270014726400510017430000470022533600260027233700260029833800360032450000310036050801870039152010780057853400450165665300230170165300220172470000170174685600430176329773UtSlPG20260610133658.0mcr n260607r2009||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  a22000463  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aGR1 aHapai, Charlotte10aLegends of the Wailuku 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2009  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2009-08-23  aProduced by The Online Distributed Proofreading Team at
http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images
generously made available by The Internet Archive/American
Libraries.)  a"Legends of the Wailuku" by Charlotte Hapai is a collection of traditional Hawaiian legends written in the early 20th century. The book delves into the mythology surrounding the Wailuku River and its significance in Hawaiian culture, featuring deities and demi-gods like Hina and Maui. It offers a deep dive into the stories that have shaped the understanding of the region's historical geography and cultural identity.  The content of the book presents a tapestry of tales, each rich in symbolism and context. Readers will encounter the fierce demi-god Maui who, through cleverness and bravery, combats threats like the dragon Kuna to protect his mother, Hina. Other stories recount Maui's adventures with fire, his creation of the Hawaiian Islands, and the establishment of vital laws by King Kamehameha. As Hapai weaves these narratives, she emphasizes the profound connections between the land, its legends, and Hawaiian identity, creating an engaging read for those interested in mythology, culture, and the natural world. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aFolklore -- Hawaii  aLegends -- Hawaii1 aHerwig, Will40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/29773