Pele And Hiiaka

Pele And Hiiaka

Nathaniel Bright Emerson

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Kessinger Publishing
Año de edición:
2008
Materia
Literatura: historia y crítica
ISBN:
9781437100433
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Pele and Hiiaka: A Myth is a book written by Nathaniel Bright Emerson and published in 1915. The book is a retelling of a Hawaiian myth about Pele, the goddess of fire and volcanoes, and her sister Hiiaka, the goddess of hula and chant. The story follows Hiiaka as she embarks on a journey to save her lover, Lohiau, from the underworld, encountering various obstacles and adventures along the way. The book is written in a poetic style, drawing on traditional Hawaiian storytelling techniques and language. It also includes illustrations by Juliette May Fraser, a notable artist of the time. Pele and Hiiaka: A Myth is considered a classic of Hawaiian literature and a valuable resource for those interested in Hawaiian mythology and culture.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world’s literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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