[PDF] Legends Of Gods And Ghosts Hawaiian Mythology Classic Reprint eBook

Author : W. D. Westervelt
Publisher : Forgotten Books
Page : 310 pages
File Size : 41,28 MB
Release : 2017-10-16
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9780265381250

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Excerpt from Legends of Gods and Ghosts (Hawaiian Mythology) There was a ledge of rock in one of the rivers, so Maui uprooted a tree and pushed it through, making an easy passage for both water and man. He invented many helpful articles for the use Of mankind, but meanwhile frequently filled the days Of his friends with trouble on account of the mischievous pranks which he played on them. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

Author : W. D. Westervelt
Publisher : Forgotten Books
Page : 311 pages
File Size : 31,27 MB
Release : 2015-06-24
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781330305669

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Excerpt from Legends of Gods and Ghosts (Hawaiian Mythology) Legends of Gods and Ghosts (Hawaiian Mythology) was written by W. D. Westervelt in 1915. This is a 305 page book, containing 66674 words and 12 pictures. Search Inside is enabled for this title. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

Author : W D Westervelt
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Page : 164 pages
File Size : 23,70 MB
Release : 2021-01-24
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The legends of the Hawaiian Islands are as diverse as those of any country in the world. They are also entirely distinct in form and thought from the fairy-tales which excite the interest and wonder of the English and German children. The mythology of Hawaii follows the laws upon which all myths are constructed. The Islanders have developed some beautiful nature-myths. Certain phenomena have been observed and the imagination has fitted the story to the interesting object which has

Author : W. D. Westervelt
Publisher : DigiCat
Page : 199 pages
File Size : 49,63 MB
Release : 2022-05-29
Category : Fiction
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Legends of Gods and Ghosts is a book by William Drake Westervelt. It focuses on Polynesian mythology, taking a close look at Hawaiian folktales, mythology, and the history of the polytheistic practices still in place to this day.

Author : William Drake Westervelt
Publisher : Gregg Press
Page : 300 pages
File Size : 26,88 MB
Release : 2010-03
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 1445533677

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Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.

Author : W. D. Westervelt
Publisher : Graphic Arts Books
Page : 132 pages
File Size : 22,94 MB
Release : 2021-08-03
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 1513297392

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Hawaiian Legends of Ghosts and Ghost-Gods (1915) is a collection of Hawaiian folktales and myths by W. D. Westervelt. Connecting the origin story of Hawaii to the traditions of other Polynesian cultures, Westervelt provides an invaluable resource for understanding the historical and geographical scope of Hawaiian culture. Drawing on the work of David Malo, Samuel Kamakau, and Abraham Fornander, Westervelt, originally from Ohio, became a leading authority on the Hawaiian Islands, publishing extensively on their legends, religious beliefs, and folk tales. “The legends of the Hawaiian Islands are as diverse as those of any country in the world. They are also entirely distinct in form and thought from the fairy-tales which excite the interest and wonder of the English and German children. The mythology of Hawaii follows the laws upon which all myths are constructed.” Part ethnography, part geological description, Westervelt’s work is a powerful celebration of the cultural traditions of the Hawaiian Islands. In these legends, ghosts and gods interact with the environment and the daily lives of islanders, shaping human society and the land itself. Highlights include the story of the Wauhaula heiau, or temple, the legend of the enraged Hau-pu and the Rock of Kauai, and the tale of Nanaue, the shark-man of Waipio Valley. With a beautifully designed cover and professionally typeset manuscript, this edition of W. D. Westervelt’s Hawaiian Legends of Ghosts and Ghost-Gods is a classic of Hawaiian literature reimagined for modern readers.