Legends Of Gods And Ghosts - (Hawaiian Mythology) - Collected And Translated From The Hawaiian (e-bog) af Westervelt, William Drake

Legends Of Gods And Ghosts - (Hawaiian Mythology) - Collected And Translated From The Hawaiian e-bog

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The legends of the Hawaiian Islands are as diverse as those of any other country of the world. But none are so entirely distinct and separate from the general body of mythology that most legends seem to stem than those of the Hawaiian island. This fascinating volume explores these colourful and unique legends and myths, and will be of considerable utility to anyone with a keen interest in the s...
E-bog 83,35 DKK
Forfattere Westervelt, William Drake (forfatter)
Forlag Gregg Press
Udgivet 31 maj 2013
Længde 278 sider
Genrer Fiction: Traditional stories, myths and fairy tales
Sprog English
Format epub
Beskyttelse LCP
ISBN 9781473391512
The legends of the Hawaiian Islands are as diverse as those of any other country of the world. But none are so entirely distinct and separate from the general body of mythology that most legends seem to stem than those of the Hawaiian island. This fascinating volume explores these colourful and unique legends and myths, and will be of considerable utility to anyone with a keen interest in the subject. The chapters of this book include: The Ghost of Wahaula Temple; Maluae and the Under-World; A Giant's Rock-Throwing; Kalo-eke-eke, The Timid Taro; Legendary Canoe-Making; Lua-Ka-Ieie; Kauhuhu, The Shark-God of Molokai; The Shark-Man of Waipio Valley, etcetera. We are republish this vintage book now complete with a specially commissioned new biography of the author.