Category: Mythology, Legends & Folklore

Hawaiian Legends of Volcanoes (mythology) Collected and translated from the Hawaiian

Westervelt, W. D. (William Drake), 1849-1939· 4 chapters· 44,243 words

I. Ai-laau, The Forest Eater 1 II. How Pele came to Hawaii 4 III. Pele and the Owl Ghost-god 14 IV. The Hills of Pele 19 V. Pele and the Chiefs of Puna 27 VI. Pele’s Tree 35 VII. Pele and Kaha-wali 37 VIII. Pele and Kama-puaa 45 IX. Pele and the Snow-goddess 55 X. Genealogy of...

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3. PART I

When Pele came to the island Hawaii, seeking a permanent home, she found another god of fire already in possession of the territory. Ai-laau was known and feared by all the peop...

4. PART II

Note: The following articles pertaining to the geological formation of the Hawaiian Islands were written by the author at different times for the various local periodicals in Ho...

2. PART II—GEOLOGICAL FACTS

I. The Crack in the Floor of the Pacific 165 II. Hawaiian Volcanoes 170 III. Volcanic Activity 177 IV. Changes in Kilauea Crater 189 V. Foundation of the Observatory 194

1. PART I—LEGENDS

I. Ai-laau, The Forest Eater 1 II. How Pele came to Hawaii 4 III. Pele and the Owl Ghost-god 14 IV. The Hills of Pele 19 V. Pele and the Chiefs of Puna 27 VI. Pele’s Tree 35 VII...