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Hawaiian Legends of Ghosts and Ghost Gods

Hawaiian Legends of Ghosts and Ghost Gods

Westervelt, W. D.

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ISBN10: 1162631031
ISBN13: 9781162631035
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 326
Weight: 1.24
Height: 0.68 Width: 7.50 Depth: 9.25
Language: English
Hawaiian Legends of Ghosts and Ghost Gods is a book written by W.D. Westervelt that explores the traditional beliefs and myths surrounding ghosts and ghost gods in Hawaiian culture. The book delves into the rich folklore and legends of Hawaii, including tales of spirits that haunt the living, supernatural beings that possess great power, and the stories of gods and goddesses who rule over the afterlife. Westervelt provides a detailed account of the various types of ghosts and ghost gods in Hawaiian mythology, including the night marchers, the menehune, and the mo'o. He also explores the role of ghosts in Hawaiian society, including their connection to the land and the importance of honoring them through ritual and ceremony. The book is filled with vivid descriptions of the supernatural beings and events that populate Hawaiian folklore, and provides a fascinating glimpse into the beliefs and traditions of this unique culture. It is a must-read for anyone interested in Hawaiian mythology, ghost stories, or the supernatural in general.1916. A diverse collection of the legends of the Hawaiian Islands. Contents Part I-Legends: The Ghost of Wahaula Temple; Maluae and the Underworld; A Giant's Rock Throwing; Kalo-Eke-Eke, The Timid Taro; Legendary Canoe Making; Lau-Ka-Ieie; Kauhuhu, the Shark God of Molokai; The Shark Man of Waipio Valley; the Strange Banana Skin; The Old Man of the Mountain; Hawaiian Ghost Testing; How Milu Became the King of Ghosts; A Visit to the King of Ghosts; Kalai-Pahoa, the Poison God; Ke-Ao-Mele-Mele, the Maid of the Golden Cloud; Poona and the Dragon; Ke-Au-Nini; and The Bride from the Underworld. Part II- Description: The Deceiving of Kewa; Homeless and Desolate Ghosts; Aumakuas or Ancestor Ghost Gods; The Dragon Ghost Gods; and Home of the Ancestors.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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