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The Kumulipo: A Hawaiian Creation Chant

The Kumulipo: A Hawaiian Creation Chant

Beckwith, Martha Warren

Paperback

Letters & EssaysComparative ReligionWorld Music

ISBN10: 1258153459
ISBN13: 9781258153458
Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLC
Published: Oct 15 2011
Pages: 268
Weight: 0.80
Height: 0.56 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Kumulipo: A Hawaiian Creation Chant is a book written by Martha Warren Beckwith that presents a comprehensive translation and analysis of the Kumulipo, a significant Hawaiian creation chant. The Kumulipo is a genealogical chant that recounts the origins of the Hawaiian people and their relationship with the natural world. The book includes a detailed introduction to the chant, its historical context, and its significance to Hawaiian culture. It also features a line-by-line translation of the chant, accompanied by notes and commentary that provide insight into the meaning and symbolism of each verse. The Kumulipo: A Hawaiian Creation Chant is a valuable resource for anyone interested in Hawaiian history, culture, or spirituality, as it offers a unique perspective on the indigenous beliefs and traditions of the Hawaiian people.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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