Project Gutenberg 2024-03-14 Public domain in the USA. 308 Fornander, Abraham 1812 1887 Thrum, Thomas G. (Thomas George) 1842 1932 Thrum, Thomas George Fornander collection of Hawaiian antiquities and folk-lore, Volume 2 (of 3) : $b The Hawaiians' account of the formation of their islands and origin of their race, with the traditions of their migrations, etc., as gathered from original sources $aHonolulu :$bBishop Museum Press, $c1917, pubdate 1920. 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.) "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.) https://archive.org/details/FornanderCollection/page/n7 20200112013644fornander 1917 US Reading ease score: 83.9 (6th grade). Easy to read. en Folklore -- Hawaii Hawaiian language -- Texts Legends -- Hawaii Hawaii -- Social life and customs GN GR Text Category: Mythology, Legends & Folklore 3200458 2025-06-29T05:07:02.840049 text/html 3073346 2024-03-14T13:47:50 text/html 1178083 2025-06-29T05:08:01.082600 application/epub+zip 1187159 2025-06-29T05:07:14.701853 application/epub+zip 1004882 2025-06-29T05:07:08.740854 application/epub+zip 2204830 2025-06-29T05:08:24.799086 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 2061526 2025-06-29T05:07:54.263628 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 1987101 2025-06-29T05:06:52.364044 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 1966757 2024-03-14T13:47:50 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 17506 2025-06-29T05:08:25.028999 application/rdf+xml 19240 2025-06-29T05:07:09.370862 image/jpeg 2814 2025-06-29T05:07:09.064898 image/jpeg 1081996 2025-06-29T05:07:03.310896 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