Project Gutenberg 2021-10-11 Public domain in the USA. 309 Westervelt, W. D. (William Drake) 1849 1939 Westervelt, William Drake Westervelt, William D. (William Drake) 16024113 Hawaiian Legends of Volcanoes (mythology) Collected and translated from the Hawaiian Part I, Legends: Ai-laau, the forest eater. How Pele came to Hawaii. Pele and the owl ghost-god. The hills of Pele. Pele and the chiefs of Puna. Pele's tree. Pele and Kaha-wali. Pele and Kama-puaa. Pele and the snow-goddess. Genealogy of the Pele family. Pele's long sleep. Hopoe, the dancing stone. Hiiaka's battle with demons. How Hiiaka found Wahine-omao. Hiiaka catching a ghost. Hiiaka and the seacoast Kupuas. Lohiau. The annihilation of Keoua's army. The destruction of Kamehameha's fish ponds. Kapiolani and Pele -- Part II, Geological facts: The crack in the floor of the Pacific. Hawaiian volcanoes. Volcanic activity. Changes in Kilauea crater. Foundation of the observatory. Jeroen 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.) "Hawaiian Legends of Volcanoes" by W. D. Westervelt is a collection of mythology written in the early 20th century. This work compiles various ancient tales of Hawaiian deities, particularly focusing on Pele, the goddess of fire, and her interactions with other divine figures, as well as the geological wonders of volcanic activity in the Hawaiian Islands. The legends intertwine natural phenomena with cultural beliefs, presenting a fascinating insight into Hawaiian mythology and the significance of volcanoes in their lore. At the start of the text, the author introduces the reader to the profound connection between Hawaiian legends and the natural world, specifically volcanoes. The foreword outlines geological theories of the formation of the Hawaiian Islands, setting the stage for the myths that follow. The introduction further elaborates on the significance of volcanic eruptions in Hawaiian culture and introduces Pele's story, beginning with her search for a permanent home, including mentions of her rival Ai-laau, the forest eater, who represents destruction but is also a catalyst for creation. This opening portion establishes a narrative that blends mythology with geological facts, inviting readers into a world where gods influence the land's transformation. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 78.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en Legends -- Hawaii Volcanoes -- Hawaii GR Text Category: Mythology, Legends & Folklore 431822 2025-06-26T08:58:45.804657 text/html 390305 2024-10-18T16:42:41 text/html 6341683 2025-06-26T08:59:03.954632 application/epub+zip 6369722 2025-06-26T08:58:52.797677 application/epub+zip 301092 2025-06-26T08:58:48.275688 application/epub+zip 7458863 2025-06-26T08:59:09.778565 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 7190707 2025-06-26T08:58:59.621613 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 285978 2022-09-29T21:27:33.286410 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 292832 2025-06-26T08:58:43.859777 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 272826 2024-10-18T16:42:41 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 17539 2025-06-26T08:59:09.943575 application/rdf+xml 13422 2025-06-26T08:58:48.447647 image/jpeg 2181 2025-06-26T08:58:48.361675 image/jpeg 8328945 2025-06-26T08:58:46.008728 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