Hawaiian Myths of Earth, Sea, and Sky / / Vivian L. Thompson.

• Superior document: Title is part of eBook package: De Gruyter University of Hawaii Press Archive eBook-Package Pre-2000
• VerfasserIn: Thompson, Vivian L.,
• MitwirkendeR: Kahalewai, Marilyn,
• Place / Publishing House: Honolulu : : University of Hawaii Press, , [2022]; ©1988
• Year of Publication: 2022
• Language: English
• Physical Description: 1 online resource (88 p.)

When the storytellers of ancient Hawaii gathered by the light of candlenut torches, they told tales that explained the world around them. These tales described how the gods created the earth and its life, how the stars were created, and why the days are longer in summer. Other stories recounted the pranks of Kamapuaa the Pig-Man, the origin of the tapa tree, the death of the monster reptile mo-o, and the home of the volcano goddess, Pele.From this rich body of mythology, author Vivian Thompson has drawn twelve myths. She retells them with the true flavor and simplicity of the storytellers of long ago. Thompson's words are accompanied by the illustrations of Hawaii artist Marilyn Kahalewai, who has captured the delight and drama of the ancient tales.

Table of Contents

Frontmatter -- CONTENTS -- PREFACE -- THE TIME OF DEEP DARKNESS -- A BATTLE NOBODY WON -- SPEARS OF LIGHTNING -- A STRANGE SLED RACE -- THE LOST SUN, MOON, AND STARS -- THE SHARK IN THE MILKY WAY -- A KUPUA PLAYS TRICKS -- THE GIFT OF THE HAIRY ONE -- MAUI TRAPS SUN -- THE MONSTER MO-O -- CALABASH OF THE WINDS -- THE WOMAN IN MOON -- GLOSSARY -- BIBLIOGRAPHY