Hawaiian Legends of Tricksters and Riddlers
Hawaiian Legends of Tricksters and Riddlers

Author: Vivian L. Thompson

Publisher: University of Hawaii Press

Published: 1990-11-01

Total Pages: 108

ISBN-13: 9780824813024

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According to some of the oldest and least-known of Hawaii's legends, man became a trickster to survive, and later became a riddler to win a place for himself in society. Vivian Thompson's tales, written for youngsters, are based on some of the earliest recorded versions of these legends; they instruct and delight readers of today as the oral traditions of old captivated their audiences. The first voyagers to Hawaii were filled with terror of the unknown terrain inhabited by evil spirits. Fearless fellows, tricksters - those who could match wits not only against nature, spirits, and monsters but also against chiefs and kings who held the power of life and death - became the heroes of the common people. As trickster legends emerged from primitive Hawaii, so riddler legends grew from later Hawaii, where mental as well as physical skills were admired.

Hawaiian Legends of Tricksters and Riddlers
Hawaiian Legends of Tricksters and Riddlers

Author: Vivian L Thompson

Publisher:

Published: 1990-10-01

Total Pages:

ISBN-13: 9780613963596

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A collection of twelve Hawaiian tales about island men who became tricksters in order to survive and others who became riddlers in order to win a place in their society.

Hawaiian Legends in English
Hawaiian Legends in English

Author: A. Grove Day

Publisher: University of Hawaii Press

Published: 2021-05-25

Total Pages: 177

ISBN-13: 0824885007

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Over the past two centuries, a considerable number of Hawaiian legends have been translated into English. Although this material has been the subject of studies in anthropology, ethnology, and comparative mythology, no study has been made made of the translations and the translators themselves. Nor has a definitive bibliography of published translations been compiled. The purpose of this volume is to provide an extensive, annotated bibliography of both primary translations and secondary retellings in English, together with a historical and critical study of the more important translations.

Trickster Lives
Trickster Lives

Author: Jeanne Campbell Reesman

Publisher: University of Georgia Press

Published: 2001-01-01

Total Pages: 260

ISBN-13: 9780820322773

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At once criminal and savior, clown and creator, antagonist and mediator, the character of trickster has made frequent appearances in works by writers the world over. Usually a figure both culturally specific and transcendent, trickster leads the way to the unconscious, the concealed, and the seemingly unattainable. This book offers thirteen interpretations of trickster in American writing, including essays on works by African America, Native America, Pacific Rim, and Latino writers, as well as an examination of trickster politics. This collection conveys the trickster's imprint on the modern world.

Hawaiian Myths of Earth, Sea, and Sky
Hawaiian Myths of Earth, Sea, and Sky

Author: Vivian L. Thompson

Publisher: University of Hawaii Press

Published: 1988-05-01

Total Pages: 92

ISBN-13: 9780824811716

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When the storytellers of ancient Hawaii gathered by the light of candlenut torches, they told tales that explained the world around them. These tales described how the gods created the earth and its life, how the stars were created, and why the days are longer in summer. Other stories recounted the pranks of Kamapuaa the Pig-Man, the origin of the tapa tree, the death of the monster reptile mo-o, and the home of the volcano goddess, Pele. From this rich body of mythology, author Vivian Thompson has drawn twelve myths. She retells them with the true flavor and simplicity of the storytellers of long ago. Thompson's words are accompanied by the illustrations of Hawaii artist Marilyn Kahalewai, who has captured the delight and drama of the ancient tales.

Pacific Island Legends
Pacific Island Legends

Author: Bo Flood

Publisher: Bess Press

Published: 1999

Total Pages: 284

ISBN-13: 9781573060783

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Collects forty-three historical or traditional stories from the Pacific Islands, including creation myths and stories of gods, heroes, and ordinary people. --amazon.com.

Kawelo
Kawelo

Author: Vivian L. Thompson

Publisher: University of Hawaii Press

Published: 1991-07-01

Total Pages: 108

ISBN-13: 9780824813390

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The legend of Kawelo, a young chief of Kauai, is among the favorites in Hawaiian folklore. A fast-paced adventure, this tale resounds with the mighty deeds and humble acts of a great hero. But Kawelo, the hero, cannot escape his destiny of sorrow. The timeless figures and events in this story are powerfully brought to life by Vivian Thompson's forceful text and by Patricia Wozniak's graceful and lucid drawing. The procession of colorful characters will appeal to readers of all ages.

American Regional Folklore
American Regional Folklore

Author: Terry Ann Mood-Leopold

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA

Published: 2004-09-24

Total Pages: 497

ISBN-13: 1576076210

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An easy-to-use guide to American regional folklore with advice on conducting research, regional essays, and a selective annotated bibliography. American Regional Folklore begins with a chapter on library research, including how to locate a library suitable for folklore research, how to understand a library's resources, and how to construct a research strategy. Mood also gives excellent advice on researching beyond the library: locating and using community resources like historical societies, museums, fairs and festivals, storytelling groups, local colleges, newspapers and magazines, and individuals with knowledge of the field. The rest of the book is divided into eight sections, each one highlighting a separate region (the Northeast, the South and Southern Highlands, the Midwest, the Southwest, the West, the Northwest, Alaska, and Hawaii). Each regional section contains a useful overview essay, written by an expert on the folklore of that particular region, followed by a selective, annotated bibliography of books and a directory of related resources.

Our Global Village - Polynesian Hawaii (eBook)
Our Global Village - Polynesian Hawaii (eBook)

Author: Nancy Klepper

Publisher: Lorenz Educational Press

Published: 1992-09-01

Total Pages: 36

ISBN-13: 0787783765

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Bring the world a little closer with these multicultural books. An excellent way for students to appreciate and learn cultural diversity in an exciting hands-on format. Each book explores the history, language, holidays, festivals, customs, legends, foods, creative arts, lifestyles, and games of the title country. A creative alternative to student research reports and a time-saver for teachers since the activities and resource material are contained in one book.