Hawaiian Myths of Earth Sea and Sky by Vivian L. Thompson
Brand: University of Hawaii Press
Product Description
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 PigMan the origin of the tapa tree the death of the monster reptile moo 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. Thompsons words are accompanied by the illustrations of Hawaii artist Marilyn Kahalewai who has captured the delight and drama of the ancient tales. show more
Condition : New
Author : Vivian L. Thompson
Weight : 268.32
Publisher : University Of Hawaii Press
Language : English
EAN : 9780824811716
ISBN10 : 0824811712
Format : Paperback Softback
Date of Publication : 19840104
Place of Publication : United States
Pagination : 88 Pages Illustrations
Dimensions : 231 X 154 X 13