Project Gutenberg 2019-09-11 Public domain in the USA. 6051 Emerson, Nathaniel Bright 1839 1915 Emerson, N. B. (Nathaniel Bright) 15014766 Pele and Hiiaka: A Myth From Hawaii Produced 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.) "Pele and Hiiaka: A Myth From Hawaii" by Nathaniel Bright Emerson is a collection of Hawaiian myths and folklore written in the early 20th century. The narrative centers around the volcanic goddess Pele and her sister Hiiaka, delving into their familial relationships and adventures as they traverse the islands of Hawaii. This rich tapestry of myth captures not only the essence of Hawaiian culture and beliefs but also highlights the complexities of love, duty, and rivalry among its characters. The opening of the work introduces us to the world of Pele, the fire goddess, and her kin, particularly focusing on Hiiaka, who becomes a central figure in the unfolding narrative. It begins with Pele awakening in the crater of Kilauea, suggesting her dominance and connection to the land. As she ventures with her sisters to enjoy the ocean, Hiiaka impresses everyone with her talent in song and dance, gaining crucial attention from Pele. The chapter sets the stage for Hiiaka's eventual mission to retrieve her beloved Lohiau, showcasing the themes of loyalty and the trials that will follow in their mythical journey. The rich language and vivid descriptions draw the reader into a captivating narrative infused with the spirit of Hawaiian mythology. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 76.3 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en Legends -- Hawaii GR Text Category: Mythology, Legends & Folklore 921979 2025-08-24T05:40:27.068054 text/html 896786 2024-10-17T13:50:23 text/html 852337 2025-08-24T05:40:47.954987 application/epub+zip 853121 2025-08-24T05:40:31.076088 application/epub+zip 387250 2025-08-24T05:40:29.041076 application/epub+zip 1175944 2025-08-24T05:40:57.698453 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 1162359 2025-08-24T05:40:45.585992 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 670318 2022-09-27T08:22:42.429155 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 499862 2025-08-24T05:40:22.748124 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 479832 2024-10-17T13:50:23 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 16121 2025-08-24T05:40:57.872446 application/rdf+xml 15136 2025-08-24T05:40:29.279067 image/jpeg 2395 2025-08-24T05:40:29.163072 image/jpeg 742313 2025-08-24T05:40:27.151120 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