Hawaiian Legends of Old Honolulu

Politics & Social Sciences

William D. Westervelt

Social Sciences

Tuttle Pub

Hawaiian Legends of Volcanoes

<p>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.</p>

Literature & Fiction

Mythology & Folk Tales

Petroglyph Pr Ltd

<p>Still popular nearly a century after its original publication, W.D. Westervelt's Hawaiian Legends of Volcanoes, is well written and well-paced. Especially enjoyable are the tales the exploits of Pele and her sister Hiiaka with mortals such as the handsome chiefs Kahawali and Lohiau, and the explosive love affair with the pig-god Kamapuaa. The powerful conflicts between Pele and Poliahu, the snow goddess, and Hiiaka and the many moo, or supernatural water creatures, are recounted with the rhythm and suspense befitting the best drama.</p>

Mutual Publishing

See the best price to sell, buy, or rent books by William D. Westervelt. BookScouter helps to compare book prices from 25+ online bookstores and 30+ buyback vendors with a single search.

Books by William D. Westervelt