Project Gutenberg 2012-03-18 Public domain in the USA. 497 Westervelt, W. D. (William Drake) 1849 1939 Westervelt, William Drake Westervelt, William D. (William Drake) 16001737 Legends of Gods and Ghosts (Hawaiian Mythology) Collected and Translated from the Hawaiian E-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) "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.) Reading ease score: 79.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en Folklore -- Hawaii Legends -- Hawaii GR Text Category: Mythology, Legends & Folklore 481925 2025-08-16T04:31:00.206131 text/html 468830 2012-03-18T17:49:19 text/html 996219 2025-08-16T04:31:11.514073 application/epub+zip 999076 2025-08-16T04:31:04.527076 application/epub+zip 234487 2025-08-16T04:31:02.689091 application/epub+zip 1235759 2025-08-16T04:31:16.040044 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 1181885 2025-08-16T04:31:10.135050 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 427373 2022-09-18T04:10:01.456729 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 392787 2025-08-16T04:30:58.948137 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 392550 2012-03-18T17:44:36 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 18773 2025-08-16T04:31:16.224050 application/rdf+xml 16129 2025-08-16T04:31:03.262081 image/jpeg 3711 2025-08-16T04:31:02.981098 image/jpeg 820752 2012-03-19T09:09:31 application/octet-stream application/zip 141745 2012-03-18T17:44:36 application/octet-stream application/zip 910007 2025-08-16T04:31:00.309136 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia