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100 1 _aKalakaua, David, King of Hawaii,
_d1836-1891
245 1 4 _aThe Legends and Myths of Hawaii: The fables and folk-lore of a strange people
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2018
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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337 _acomputer
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338 _aonline resource
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500 _aRelease date is 2018-02-18
505 0 _aPreface -- Hawaiian legends: introduction -- Hina, the Helen of Hawaii -- The royal hunchback -- The triple marriage of Laa-mai-kahiki -- The apotheosis of Pele -- Hua, king of Hana -- The iron knife -- The sacred spear-point -- Kelea, the surf-rider of Maui -- Umi, the peasant prince of Hawaii -- Lono and Kaikilani -- The adventures of Iwikauikaua -- The prophecies of Keaulumoku -- The cannibals of Halemanu -- Kaiana, the last of the Hawaiian knights -- Kaala, the flower of Lanai -- The destruction of the temples -- The tomb of Puupehe -- The story of Laieikawai -- Lohiau, the lover of a goddess -- Kahavari, chief of Puna -- Kahalaopuna, the princess of Manoa.
508 _aProduced by Jeroen Hellingman and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net/ for Project Gutenberg (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
520 _a"The Legends and Myths of Hawaii: The Fables and Folk-Lore of a Strange People" by His Hawaiian Majesty Kalakaua is a collection of legends and folk tales written in the late 19th century. The book explores the rich tapestry of Hawaiian mythology, history, and culture, illustrating the beliefs and practices of the Hawaiian people. It offers a blend of historical accounts intertwined with mythical themes, providing insight into the significance of these stories for understanding Hawaiian identity. The opening of the book provides a comprehensive introduction to the physical characteristics of the Hawaiian Islands and a glimpse into their historic background. It starts by painting a vibrant picture of the islands' landscapes and flora, highlighting their isolated yet bountiful nature in the vast Pacific. It further delves into the early history of the Hawaiian people, discussing their origins and the significant figures throughout their history, including mighty chiefs and gods. The introduction sets the stage for the legends that follow, promising a narrative rich with romantic episodes, battles, and the intertwining of history with myth, ultimately aiming to preserve the cultural heritage of a unique people. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aLegends -- Hawaii
700 1 _aDaggett, Rollin Mallory,
_d1831-1901
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/56597
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