Hawaiian Legends of Volcanoes

Hawaiian Legends of Volcanoes (1916) explores Hawaiian folktales and myths collected 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.

Beginning with the origin story of Pele, the goddess of volcanoes, Westervelt introduces...