02668cam a22003253u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003701000130007804000110009104100170010205000070011910000510012624500980017726400510027530000470032633600260037333700260039933800360042550000310046150802240049252014760071653400450219265300230223765300220226085600430228299900170232539195UtSlPG20260610133910.0mcr n260607r2012||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  a16001737  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aGR1 aWestervelt, W. D.q(William Drake),d1849-193910aLegends of Gods and Ghosts (Hawaiian Mythology) :bCollected and Translated from the Hawaiian 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2012  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2012-03-18  aE-text prepared by Bryan Ness, Katie Hernandez, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http://www.pgdp.net) from page images generously made available by the Google Books Library Project (http://books.google.com)  a"Legends of Gods and Ghosts (Hawaiian Mythology)" by W. D. Westervelt is a collection of traditional Hawaiian folklore, likely written in the early 20th century. This work delves into the rich tapestry of Hawaiian mythology, featuring gods, supernatural beings, and tales that explain natural phenomena through imaginative narratives. Through its captivating stories, this anthology seeks to preserve the distinctive cultural heritage and legends of the Hawaiian Islands.  At the start of the collection, the introduction lays the groundwork for understanding the uniqueness of Hawaiian mythology, contrasting it with Western fairy tales and emphasizing the deep connection between the myths and the natural world. It presents key figures such as Maui, a heroic demi-god known for his exploits, as well as the Rainbow Maiden, who personifies the enchanting beauty of the rainbows that grace the landscapes. The first legend introduces the Ghost of Wahaula Temple, detailing the tragic story of a young chief named Kahele who becomes a sacrificial victim at a sacred site. Kahele’s father embarks on a journey to rescue his son’s bones from dishonor, illustrating themes of familial love and the complexities surrounding life and death in Hawaiian culture. This opening portion effectively sets the tone for a collection that intertwines the mystical with moral lessons rooted in the vibrant spirit of the Hawaiian people. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aFolklore -- Hawaii  aLegends -- Hawaii40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/39195  c80034d80034