Hiku
Author: Nicole Snitselaar
Publisher:
Published: 2010
Total Pages: 22
ISBN-13: 9781741843477
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Hawaiian Mythology
Author: Martha Warren Beckwith
Publisher: University of Hawaii Press
Published: 2021-05-25
Total Pages: 609
ISBN-13: 0824840712
DOWNLOAD EBOOKKu and Hina—man and woman—were the great ancestral gods of heaven and earth for the ancient Hawaiians. They were life's fruitfulness and all the generations of mankind, both those who are to come and those already born. The Hawaiian gods were like great chiefs from far lands who visited among the people, entering their daily lives sometimes as humans or animals, sometimes taking residence in a stone or wooden idol. As years passed, the families of gods grew and included the trickster Maui, who snared the sun, and fiery Pele of the volcano. Ancient Hawaiians lived by the animistic philosophy that assigned living souls to animals, trees, stones, stars, and clouds, as well as to humans. Religion and mythology were interwoven in Hawaiian culture; and local legends and genealogies were preserved in song, chant, and narrative. Martha Beckwith was the first scholar to chart a path through the hundreds of books, articles, and little-known manuscripts that recorded the oral narratives of the Hawaiian people. Her book has become a classic work of folklore and ethnology, and the definitive treatment of Hawaiian mythology. With an introduction by Katherine Luomala.
Dictionary of Iconic Expressions in Japanese
Author: Hisao Kakehi
Publisher: Walter de Gruyter
Published: 2011-04-20
Total Pages: 1468
ISBN-13: 3110809044
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThe lexicon of Japanese contains a large number of conventional mimetic words which vividly depict sounds, manners of action, states of mind etc. These words are notable for their distinctive syntactic properties, for the strikingly patterned way in which they exploit sound-symbolic correspondences, and for the copiousness of their use in conversation as well as in many written registers of Japanese. This dictionary is a comprehensive resource for linguists, language teachers, translators, and others who require detailed information about this important sector of the Japanese vocabulary. Examples created by the editors are accompanied by thousands of contextualized, referenced examples from published sources to illustrate the alternative meanings of each mimetic form. All examples appear in Japanese orthography, in romanization, and in English translation. Concise information is provided concerning the varieties of syntactic usage appropriate for each mimetic. An extensive English index facilitates comparison of English and Japanese vocabulary.
Fornander Collection of Hawaiian Antiquities and Folk-lore ...
Author: Thomas George Thrum
Publisher:
Published: 1919
Total Pages: 254
ISBN-13:
DOWNLOAD EBOOKLiterature collection of Hawaiian antiquities, legends, traditions, mele, and genealogies that were gathered by Abraham Fornander, S. M. Kamakau, J. Kepelino, S. N. Haleole and others. The original collection of manuscripts was purchased from the Fornander estate following his death in 1887 by Charles R. Bishop for preservation, and became part of the Bishop Musem collection. The papers were published from 1916-1919 as volume IV, V, and VI of the series Memoirs of the Bernice Pauahi Bishop Museum of Polynesian Ethnology and Natural History. The manuscripts were translated, revised and edited by Dr. W. D. Alexander and Thomas G. Thrum.
An Unabridged Japanese-English Dictionary, with Copious Illustrations
Author: Frank Brinkley
Publisher:
Published: 1896
Total Pages: 1730
ISBN-13:
DOWNLOAD EBOOKFornander Collection of Hawaiian Antiquities and Folk-lore...: no. 1-3
Author: Abraham Fornander
Publisher:
Published: 1918
Total Pages: 790
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DOWNLOAD EBOOKHawaiian Mythology
Author: William D. Westervelt
Publisher: DigiCat
Published: 2023-11-26
Total Pages: 819
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DOWNLOAD EBOOKHawaiian Mythology is a collection of books by William Drake Westervelt, one of Hawaii's foremost authorities on island folklore. It contains five books Westervelt wrote about Hawaiian legends, folklore and mythology. "Legends of Maui" includes numerous myths of Māui, Polynesian demi god of Polynesia and Hina who is sometimes in myths his mother, and sometimes his wife. These myths and legends originate from various island groups around the Pacific and they are pesented in a clear and thorough manner. "Legends of Old Honolulu" is collection of ancient Hawaiian folktales which also includes some information about where the Hawaiians came from and the sacred places in Honolulu. As might be expected in stories originating on a small island, many of them feature the sea, boats, sea creatures or water. "Legends of Gods and Ghost-Gods" 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. "Hawaiian Legends of Volcanoes" – The first part of this book focuses on the legends of Hawaii and its volcanoes. The second part considers the geology of the region and discusses the crack in the floor of the Pacific, Hawaiian volcanoes, volcanic activity and the changes in the Kilauea crater. It also looks at the foundation of the observatory.
The Untold Wars
Author: Maleko Kamahalohanuilai
Publisher: Dorrance Publishing
Published: 2022-03-16
Total Pages: 38
ISBN-13: 1636616046
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThe Untold Wars By: Maleko Kamahalohanuilai An action-packed medieval adventure, The Untold Wars documents the history of three different factions living at peace until a forgotten Grand One returns to stir up trouble, pitting one against the other. Will the tribes meet the Grand One’s desired fate and destroy one another, or can they band together to destroy the Grand One once and for all—before it’s too late?
Hawaiian legends of Ghosts and Ghost-Gods
Author: William Drake Westervelt
Publisher: Library of Alexandria
Published: 1985-01-01
Total Pages: 273
ISBN-13: 1465580956
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThe Legends and Myths of Hawaii
Author: Various Authors
Publisher: Good Press
Published: 2023-12-26
Total Pages: 822
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DOWNLOAD EBOOKThe Legends and Myths of Hawaii is a captivating collection of traditional stories from the Hawaiian Islands, providing readers with a deep dive into the rich cultural heritage of the indigenous people. Filled with mesmerizing tales of gods, goddesses, heroes, and mythical creatures, this book offers a glimpse into the spiritual beliefs and folklore of Hawaii. The language is lyrical and descriptive, transporting readers to a world where nature and the supernatural are intertwined. Each story is a testament to the oral storytelling tradition of the Hawaiian people, making this book a valuable resource for those interested in Pacific literature and indigenous narratives. Various Authors skillfully weave together these legends, highlighting the diversity and complexity of Hawaiian mythology. It is a must-read for anyone fascinated by the myths and legends of different cultures, offering a unique perspective on the stories that have shaped Hawaiian identity over centuries.
