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4.0 out of 5 stars
The OTHER Side of the Island,
This review is from: Hilo Legends (Paperback)
Much has been written about the stories of the goddess Pele, the volcano and the Kona side of the Big Island in Hawai`i. Yet the Hilo side has it's own rich set of mythologies. Given the abundant rainfall on the Bid Island's east side, more of the mythology naturally revolves around fresh water. One of the best examples is the story of how Hilo got its name.One time, while camped at the mouth of the Wailuku River, King Kamehameha decided to visit a powerful friend and chief who lived a short way up the river. Leaving his bodyguards behind, he instructed them to make sure that his canoe was not stolen or carried away by the tides. The king did not return. His men, fearing for his safety, wanted to search for him, but had no way to secure the King's canoe. One of them, being from Waipio, quickly taught the others to make rope out of twisted ti leaves to tie down the canoe so they could leave in search of the king. Upon seeing what his people had done, King Kamehameha named the place "Hilo," meaning "twisted." Other stories cover most of Hilo's well-know spots - Rainbow Falls, Coconut Island, the Halai Hills, the Wailuku River and the Boiling Pots. They are all well-written, with beautiful pen and ink illustrations by Jan Moon. |
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Hilo Legends by Frances Reed (Paperback - Sept. 1987)
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