Pele, Volcano Goddess of Hawai'i A History

Name: Pele, Volcano Goddess of Hawai'i A History
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ISBN: 9780786463473

ISBN-10: 0786463473

ISBN-13: 9780786463473

Edition: 2011

Authors: H. Arlo Nimmo

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When the first Europeans arrived in the Hawaiian Islands in 1778, the volcano goddess Pele was the central deity of a complex religion in the volcano districts of Hawai'i Island. While native Hawaiians were quickly converted to Christianity, Pele remained remarkably relevant as a deity. This book is a critical biography of the volcano goddess, as well as a history of her religion. Topics covered include the ongoing belief in Pele, her popular manifestations, her ceremonies, her new cultural roles and her current status in Hawai'i.

Book details

List price: $19.99
Copyright year: 2011
Publisher: McFarland & Company, Incorporated Publishers
Publication date: 10/13/2011
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 249
Size: 6.00" wide x 9.00" long x 0.50" tall
Weight: 0.748
Language: English



Acknowledgments


Preface



The Traditional Pele Literature



Pele and Hiï¿½iaka



The Traditional Pele Religion



Post-Contact Encounters with Pele



Post-Contact Ceremonies for Pele



Peleï¿½s New and Ongoing Roles



The Pele Religion in Contemporary Hawaiï¿½I



Siblings of Pele



Places in the Hawaiian Islands Visited by Pele



Epithets for Pele


Sources Notes


Bibliography


Index