Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://www.gutenberg.org/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog Project Gutenberg 2012-03-18 Public domain in the USA. 116 Westervelt, W. D. (William Drake) 1849 1939 Westervelt, William Drake Westervelt, William D. (William Drake) 16001737 Legends of Gods and Ghosts (Hawaiian Mythology) Collected and Translated from the Hawaiian E-text prepared by Bryan Ness, Katie Hernandez, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http://www.pgdp.net) from page images generously made available by the Google Books Library Project (http://books.google.com) "Legends of Gods and Ghosts (Hawaiian Mythology)" by W. D. Westervelt is a collection of traditional Hawaiian folklore, likely written in the early 20th century. This work delves into the rich tapestry of Hawaiian mythology, featuring gods, supernatural beings, and tales that explain natural phenomena through imaginative narratives. Through its captivating stories, this anthology seeks to preserve the distinctive cultural heritage and legends of the Hawaiian Islands. At the start of the collection, the introduction lays the groundwork for understanding the uniqueness of Hawaiian mythology, contrasting it with Western fairy tales and emphasizing the deep connection between the myths and the natural world. It presents key figures such as Maui, a heroic demi-god known for his exploits, as well as the Rainbow Maiden, who personifies the enchanting beauty of the rainbows that grace the landscapes. The first legend introduces the Ghost of Wahaula Temple, detailing the tragic story of a young chief named Kahele who becomes a sacrificial victim at a sacred site. Kahele’s father embarks on a journey to rescue his son’s bones from dishonor, illustrating themes of familial love and the complexities surrounding life and death in Hawaiian culture. This opening portion effectively sets the tone for a collection that intertwines the mystical with moral lessons rooted in the vibrant spirit of the Hawaiian people. (This is an automatically generated summary.) en Folklore -- Hawaii Legends -- Hawaii GR Text Browsing: Culture/Civilization/Society Browsing: History - General 481848 481486 2024-09-16T12:40:04.037949 2023-09-17T07:21:55.192232 text/html text/html 468830 2012-03-18T17:49:19 text/html; charset=iso-8859-1 820752 2012-03-19T09:09:31 text/html; charset=iso-8859-1 application/zip 972071 2024-09-16T12:40:13.673917 application/epub+zip 975175 2024-09-16T12:40:06.574978 application/epub+zip 230797 2024-09-16T12:40:05.104972 application/epub+zip 1206191 2024-09-16T12:40:18.573886 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 1152143 2024-09-16T12:40:12.369914 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 427373 2022-09-18T04:10:01.456729 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 392787 392580 2024-09-16T12:40:02.514988 2023-09-17T07:21:53.994218 text/plain; charset=us-ascii text/plain 392550 2012-03-18T17:44:36 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 141745 2012-03-18T17:44:36 text/plain; charset=us-ascii application/zip 18643 2024-09-16T12:40:18.726870 application/rdf+xml 16148 2024-09-16T12:40:05.575931 image/jpeg 3730 2024-09-16T12:40:05.370938 image/jpeg 887837 2024-09-16T12:40:04.112952 application/octet-stream application/zip en.wikipedia