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This is a great book for delving into the myths, gods, legend and lore of Hawaii's people. For anyone interested in the deeper levels and meanings behind Hawaii's traditions and beliefs. As a student of the culture I return again and again to this book. It can be a bit dry at times, and is suited more for the student than casual reader, but is a great addition to any library.
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This is a very thorough and interesting book about the ancient Hawaiian myths. Martha Beckwith's book Hawaiian Mythology leaves no stone unturned when it comes to an extremely comprehensive look at the myths that have been passed down by the Hawaiians for hundreds of years. It tells adventurous tales of deities and those who were in their favor, romantic accounts of Gods and mortals, and incredible feets of the strong,the stuff of legend. It is truly an incredible account of history and myth.
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This excellent book provides readers with interesting information about Hawaiian myths and legends. What makes this book unique is that Beckwith digs and delves deeply into Hawaiian history and the fabric of Hawaiian lifestyles. These legends are deeply entrenched in Hawaii's history as they have been passed down for many generations. Readers will come away all the more appreciate of Hawaiian culture and will gladly accept this Hawaiian handshake. A masterpiece!
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HOW traditional narrative art develops orally among a nature-worshiping people like the Polynesians can be best illustrated by surveying the whole body of such art among a single isolated group like the Hawaiian with reference to the historical background reflected in the stories and to similar traditions among allied groups in the South Seas. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
aumakua world, tapu nights, kilu game, akua noho, strict tapu, tapu house, aku fish, broken tapu, shark aumakua, stretching contest, ieie vine, kauila wood, wauke plant, tapu chief, roasting bananas, filth pit, ruling chief, awa root, rat shooting, sorcery gods, owl god, leaping place, lehua tree, king shark, goby fish Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
More Tales, South Sea, New Zealand, San Cristoval, East Maui, Moolelo Hawaii, Milky Way, Heilige Sage, Kakaalaneo of Maui, Miss Green, Captain Cook, Daniel Ho'olapa, New Hebrides, American Indian, Hare Hongi, North Kona, Percy Smith, The Arabian Nights New!
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HOW traditional narrative art develops orally among a nature-worshiping people like the Polynesians can be best illustrated by surveying the whole body of such art among a single isolated group like the Hawaiian with reference to the historical background reflected in the stories and to similar traditions among allied groups in the South Seas. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
aumakua world, tapu nights, kilu game, akua noho, strict tapu, tapu house, aku fish, broken tapu, shark aumakua, stretching contest, ieie vine, kauila wood, wauke plant, tapu chief, roasting bananas, filth pit, ruling chief, awa root, rat shooting, sorcery gods, owl god, leaping place, lehua tree, king shark, goby fish Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
More Tales, South Sea, New Zealand, San Cristoval, East Maui, Moolelo Hawaii, Milky Way, Heilige Sage, Kakaalaneo of Maui, Miss Green, Captain Cook, Daniel Ho'olapa, New Hebrides, American Indian, Hare Hongi, North Kona, Percy Smith, The Arabian Nights New!
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- Hawaiian Legends by W. H. Rice in Front Matter, and Back Matter
- The New World Negro by Frances S. Herskovits in Front Matter (1), and Front Matter (2)
- Hawaiian Historical Legends by W. D. Westervelt in Front Matter, and Back Matter
- Hawaiian Folk Tales by Thos. G. Thrum in Front Matter, and Back Matter
- Ethnology of Pukapuka by E. Beaglehole in Back Matter
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- Seeking the Sacred Raven: Politics and Extinction on a Hawaiian Island by Mark Jerome Walters on 4 pages
- Shipwrecks of Hawaii: A Maritime History of the Big Island by Richard W. Rogers on 4 pages
- Parallel Myths by J.F. Bierlein on 4 pages
- Rethinking the Native Hawaiian Past (Native Americans: Interdisciplinary Perspectives) by Kanalu G. Terry Young on page 68, page 138, and Back Matter
- World Mythology by Donna Rosenberg in Back Matter (1), and Back Matter (2)
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