Polynesian Mythology (Unverified) - Haumea, Kumulipo, Roua, Hine-Nui-Te-P, Fati, Aumakua, Whiro, Turehu, Mareikura, Raka Maomao, Atanua, Marama (Paperback)

Please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from Wikipedia or other free sources online. Pages: 184. Not illustrated. Chapters: Haumea, Kumulipo, Roua, Hine-Nui-Te-P, Fati, Aumakua, Whiro, Turehu, Mareikura, Raka Maomao, Atanua, Marama, Atu, Hi'iaka, Lua-O-Milu, Taonoui, Kaulu, Auparu, Mahina, Karihi, Ikatere, Ara Tiotio, Kamapua'a, Atua I Raropuka, Kumu-Honua, Fisaga, Avatea, Lona, Tahiti Tokerau, Motoro, Matuu, Fue, Fetu, Mata Upola, Kihe-Wahine, Ruaumoko, Urutonga, Atarapa, Upolu, Tipua, T -Te-Wehiwehi, La'a Maomao, Mafui'e, Hine-I-Tapeka, Ulupoka, Haikili, Fa'atiu, Arahuta, Kuku Lau, Nana-Ula, Atua I Kafika, Hine-Tu-Whenua, Maohi, Paka'a, Ukupanipo, Nu'u, Pahuanui, Atua Fafine, Lalo-Honua, Merau, Kohara, Savali, Haronga, Paupueo, Iao, Ta'aroa, Miru, Ro'o-I-Te-Hiripoi, Pele, Tangata Manu, Motu Nui, Kapo, Hatupatu, Tumu-Nui, Moso's Footprint, Tuna, Rimu, Ira, Ila. Excerpt: In the Hawaiian religion, Pele (pronounced ) is the goddess of fire, lightning, dance, and volcanoes. She is a popular figure in many stories of ancient Hawaii known as Hawaiian mythology. There are several traditional legends associated with Pele in Hawaiian mythology. She has numerous siblings, including Kne Milohai, Kamohoalii, Nmaka and 13 sisters named Hiiaka, the most famous being Hiiakaikapoliopele (Hiiaka in the bosom of Pele). They are usually considered to be the offspring of Haumea. Her home is believed to be the fire pit called Halemaumau crater, at the summit caldera of Klauea, one of the Earth's most active volcanoes; but her domain encompasses all volcanic activity on the Big Island of Hawaii. In one version of the story, Pele is daughter of Kane-hoa-lani and Haumea in Kuaihelani. She stays so close to the fire god Lono-makua, that she catches on fire and her older sister N-maka-o-Kahai, a sea goddess, drives Pele away. She travels in a canoe Honua-i-a-kea with her younger sister Hiiaka with her brothers Ka-moho-alii, Kane-milo-hai, Kane...