This legend tells of a young girl's journey to dispel a curse cast upon her for saving the life of a pig. Lehua, the heroine of the story, and 'Ehu, the pig, travel far distances to solve a riddle that can break the curse. Includes glossary of Hawaiian terms.

Lehua: A Legend Of Old Hawai'i

Dietrich Varez

Children's Books

Island Heritage Publishing

Born on a stormy night full of intrigue and mystery, "Hina, The Goddess" has origins almost as wondrous as the tales of Hina herself. While viewing performances of the powerful and ancient Kahiko form of hula at the 1986 Merrie Monarch Festival in Hilo, Hawai‘i, the audience had an unforgettable experience. A raging storm swept over Hilo. Thunder clapped and lightning struck, plunging the entire town of Hilo, including the festival, into utter darkness. Many wondered if it was mere coincidence that the evening’s events included a compulsory chant for the wahine which spoke of Hina and the gourd calabash in which she captured three windstorms. Known for her forceful ways and power over the physical world, Hina is not to be taken lightly. One halau took this sign from the heavens so seriously that they withdrew from the competition. Dietrich Varez was so struck by this incident and the power of the chant, he was inspired to create the first of the block prints appearing in "Hina, The Goddess" picturing Hina with her calabash. As his interest was piqued, he went on to delve further into the mythology of Hina in her many forms and from his research was inspired to create a series of block prints representing the many amazing and varied tales associated with Hina. Petroglyph Press is proud to present this culmination of experience, imagination and talent so vividly portrayed in Varez’s signature style block prints and corresponding legends. We believe you, too, will feel the presence of the goddess Hina as you experience "Hina, The Goddess" for yourself.

Hina: The Goddess

Religion & Spirituality

Petroglyph Press

Born on a stormy night full of intrigue and mystery, Hina, The Goddess has origins almost as wondrous as the tales of Hina herself. While viewing performances of the powerful and ancient Kahiko form of hula at the 1986 Merrie Monarch Festival in Hilo, Hawaii, the audience had an unforgettable experience. A raging storm swept over Hilo. Thunder clapped and lightning struck, plunging the entire town of Hilo, including the festival, into utter darkness. Many wondered if it was mere coincidence that the evening s events included a compulsory chant for the wahine which spoke of Hina and the gourd calabash in which she captured three windstorms. Known for her forceful ways and power over the physical world, Hina is not to be taken lightly. One halau took this sign from the heavens so seriously that they withdrew from the competition. Dietrich Varez was so struck by this incident and the power of the chant, he was inspired to create the first of the block prints appearing in Hina, The Goddess picturing Hina with her calabash. As his interest was piqued, he went on to delve further into the mythology of Hina in her many forms and from his research was inspired to create a series of block prints representing the many amazing and varied tales associated with Hina. Petroglyph Press is proud to present this culmination of experience, imagination and talent so vividly portrayed in Varez s signature style block prints and corresponding legends. We believe you, too, will feel the presence of the goddess Hina as you experience Hina, The Goddess for yourself.

Hina the Goddess

Literature & Fiction

Mythology & Folk Tales

Petroglyph Pr Ltd

The latest contribution of beloved artist Dietrich Varez to interpreting and illustrating stories from Hawaiian folklore is presented in Iwa, The Hawaiian Legend. When the fisherman Keaau, renowned for catching octopus, finds two beautiful and rare red cowry shells he thinks they must be a gift from the goddess Hina. After he fashions them into a lure, the octopus swarm to the magical shells and he gathers more than enough to feed his whole village. The bounty is short lived when chief Umi learns of the magical shell lure and demands to have it for himself. Thus begins the tale of how the boy-thief, Iwa, who exhibits the same thieving traits as his namesake, the Great Frigatebird, is invited to the island of Hawai'i to retrieve the precious lure. There he encounters the high chief Umi, famous historical ruler of Hawai i island, who puts Iwa s talents to the test. The rich imagery of Hawai'i s diverse environment, its sea life, plants and animals is depicted alongside Varez s interpretation of the human aspect of this classic tale.

Iwa: The Hawaiian Legend

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Pele: The Fire Goddess

Pua Kanaka'ole Kanahele

Bishop Museum Press