Pele Volcano Goddess Of Hawaii

Download or read book Pele written by Herb Kawainui Kāne and published by Booklines Hawaii Limited. This book was released on 1996 with total page 76 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Presents lore associated with that impetuous and unpredictable, yet gentle and loving personality, the Hawaiian goddess of volcanoes, Pele.

Download or read book Pele, Volcano Goddess of Hawai'i written by H. Arlo Nimmo and published by McFarland. This book was released on 2011-10-14 with total page 251 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When the first Europeans arrived in the Hawaiian Islands in 1778, the volcano goddess Pele was the central deity of a complex religion in the volcano districts of Hawai'i Island. While native Hawaiians were quickly converted to Christianity, Pele remained remarkably relevant as a deity. This book is a critical biography of the volcano goddess, as well as a history of her religion. Topics covered include the ongoing belief in Pele, her popular manifestations, her ceremonies, her new cultural roles and her current status in Hawai'i.

Download or read book Pele, the Fire Goddess written by Dietrich Varez and published by . This book was released on 1991 with total page 62 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The story of Pele, the Hawaiian goddess of volcanoes, telling of her family, her birth and the events of her life.

Download or read book Madame Pele written by and published by Bess Press. This book was released on 2003 with total page 148 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Islanders and visitors to the Islands describe spooky and awe-inspiring meetings with the goddess Pele."

Download or read book Hawaiian Legends of Volcanoes (mythology) written by W. D. Westervelt and published by Good Press. This book was released on 2022-01-17 with total page 262 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The first part of this book focuses on the legends of Hawaii and its volcanoes. The second part considers the geology of the region and discusses the crack in the floor of the Pacific, Hawaiian volcanoes, volcanic activity and the changes in the Kilauea crater. It also looks at the foundation of the observatory.

Download or read book The Islands at the End of the World written by Austin Aslan and published by Wendy Lamb Books. This book was released on 2014-08-05 with total page 386 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this fast-paced survival story set in Hawaii, electronics fail worldwide, the islands become completely isolated, and a strange starscape fills the sky. Leilani and her father embark on a nightmare odyssey from Oahu to their home on the Big Island. Leilani’s epilepsy holds a clue to the disaster, if only they can survive as the islands revert to earlier ways. A powerful story enriched by fascinating elements of Hawaiian ecology, culture, and warfare, this captivating and dramatic debut from Austin Aslan is the first of two novels. The author has a master’s degree in tropical conservation biology from the University of Hawaii at Hilo. Praise for Islands at the End of the World: “A riveting tale of belonging, family, overcoming perceived limitations, and finding a home.”--School Library Journal, Starred "Aslan’s debut honors Hawaii’s unique cultural strengths--family ties and love of home, amplified by geography and history--while remaining true to a genre that affirms the mysterious grandeur of the universe waiting to be discovered."--Kirkus Reviews, Starred "Aslan’s debut is a riveting tale of belonging, family, overcoming perceived limitations, and finding a home."--School Library Journal, Starred

Download or read book Pele and the Rivers of Fire written by and published by Bess PressInc. This book was released on 2002 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Tells the story of the impetuous and unpredictable Hawaiian goddess of volcanoes, Pele.