Pele and Hiiaka: A Myth From Hawaii
Pele and Hiiaka: A Myth from Hawaii, published in 1915 by the physician and folklorist Nathaniel Bright Emerson, is the fullest English telling of the central legend of Hawaiian religion. Pele, goddess of the volcano, falls into a trance at Kilauea and her spirit travels to Kauai, where she dances with the chief Lohiau. Waking, she sends her youngest sister Hiiaka to fetch him, with a strict time limit and a promise to protect Hiiaka's beloved lehua groves. The journey across the islands, past demons and sorcerers, and the betrayals that follow form the narrative, which is carried at every turn by the chants of Hiiaka, Lohiau and the others, given in Hawaiian with Emerson's translations. The full text is available to read online in your browser on Vinteuil, and the first chapter is free.
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Frequently asked questions about Pele and Hiiaka: A Myth From Hawaii
Pele and Hiiaka: A Myth From Hawaii by Nathaniel Bright Emerson can be read online on Vinteuil, directly in your browser. The first chapter is free for everyone; the complete book is included in Vinteuil Reading ($4.99/month or $39.99/year) or yours forever for $2.99.
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Is Pele and Hiiaka: A Myth From Hawaii in the public domain?
Yes. Pele and Hiiaka: A Myth From Hawaii by Nathaniel Bright Emerson is a public-domain work. Vinteuil offers a carefully prepared digital edition made for comfortable reading on screen.
How long does it take to read Pele and Hiiaka: A Myth From Hawaii?
About 5 h 41 min of reading, at an average reading pace. Your place is saved automatically when you are signed in, so you can read in several sittings and on several devices.
What kind of book is Pele and Hiiaka: A Myth From Hawaii?
Pele and Hiiaka: A Myth From Hawaii by Nathaniel Bright Emerson is filed under "Classics" in the Vinteuil library.
