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100 1 _aFornander, Abraham,
_d1812-1887
245 1 0 _aFornander collection of Hawaiian antiquities and folk-lore, Volume 2 (of 3)
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2024
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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337 _acomputer
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_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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500 _aRelease date is 2024-03-14
508 _aJeroen Hellingman and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net/ for Project Gutenberg (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
520 _a"Fornander Collection of Hawaiian Antiquities and Folk-Lore, Volume 2" by Abraham Fornander is a historical collection written in the early 20th century. This volume compiles traditional Hawaiian narratives, including mythological tales, legends of warriors, and accounts of significant cultural events in Hawaii that explore the formation of the islands and the origins of the Hawaiian race. It aims to preserve the rich folklore and heritage of Hawaii, shedding light on the beliefs, customs, and identities of the Hawaiian people. The opening of this volume introduces the legend of Kawelo, a central figure who is depicted as a promising warrior born in Kauai. The backstory delves into his childhood, highlighting his exceptional skills and the forecast of greatness by wise ancestors at his birth. Kawelo's journey unfolds as he travels to Oahu, where he contends with his older brothers and wrestles with a renowned champion, showcasing his growing prowess in combat. The narrative foreshadows future conflicts as Kawelo prepares to confront Aikanaka, the ruler responsible for his family’s misfortunes, thus setting the stage for a tale rich with themes of bravery, struggle, and cultural heritage. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _pOriginally published:
_cHonolulu: Bishop Museum Press, 1917
653 _aFolklore -- Hawaii
653 _aHawaiian language -- Texts
653 _aLegends -- Hawaii
653 _aHawaii -- Social life and customs
700 1 _aThrum, Thomas G.
_q(Thomas George),
_d1842-1932
856 4 _uhttps://archive.org/details/FornanderCollection/page/n7
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/73166
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