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- The Love Story of Hiku and Kawelu
- The Hawaiian Legend of Pele’s Curse
- The Hawaiian Legend of Naupaka Flower
- The Legend of The First “Lighthouse” in Hawaii
- The Legend of The Long-Lasting Peace in Kauai
- The Legend of Haleakala
- The Legend of Wai’anapanapa Cave
- The Legend of The Iao Needle
Those who visited Kauai can surely remember the grandiose beauty of the Waimea Canyon. One of the legends born in this area is the love story of Hiku and Kawelu. Hiku was born in the forests around Waimea Canyon. One day he went to the beach and he met a beautiful girl named Kawelu. The two fell and in love and soon married. Hiku and Kawelu were ha...
Another beautiful legend is that of Pele’s Curse. Pele was the Hawaiian goddess of fire, wind and lightning, who lived in the crated of Kilauea Volcano. She was famous for her bad temper that caused a lot of destruction. According to the legend, Pele curses anyone who removes anything from the Hawaiian Islands. The jealous and arrogant goddess sees...
Naupakais a unique flower that grows only in Hawaii and no place else in the world. For this reason, this flower is tied to one of the most beloved legends of Hawaii. What makes this flower unique is its appearance. It rather looks as a half-flower, with missing petals. What is also interesting is that this shrub grows both in the mountains and nea...
Long before the present day lighthouses were invented, Hawaiian people invented their own. An ancient legend says that hundreds of years ago in Hawaii lived a tribe of strong people called the Menehune. The Menehune fisherman would row all day far from the island, trying to catch some fish. Many times, if they had a bad day, they would row back to ...
This legend comes from a time when each island of Hawaii had its own chief ruler. The chiefs were constantly at war with each other, trying to conquer more territories for themselves. But while the neighboring islands were thorn by wars, Kauai managed somehow to keep its peace and independence for more than 500 years. How was that possible? Legend ...
Haleakala (House of the Sun in Hawaiian) received its name from a legend. Legend has it that on the Big Island of Hawaii lived a mischievous demigod called Maui and his mother, Hina. Their daily activities depended on La, the Sun God, who decided when there was darkness or light. Unfortunately, La was a lazy god who often slept in, leaving all the ...
The beautiful Wai’anapanapa cave is located next to one of the most beautiful black sand beaches in Maui – Honokalani. Definitely a place worth adding to your itinerary when planning a romantic Maui getaway! The legend says that once upon a time a Hawaiian princess names Popoalaeafled from her cruel husband, the Chief Ka’akea. She hid on a ledge, j...
According to Hawaiian legend “Iao” was the name of the beautiful daughter of the god Maui. Puuokamoa, a half-fish-half man, was the only one who dared approach her. As the two began seeing each other more often, Iao fell in love with Puuokamoa. When Maui found out about the unsuitable suitor, he got very angry and ordered the capture of Puuokamoa w...
This video, adapted from material provided by the ECHO partners, presents the telling of the story, "Maui and the Creation of the Islands" by Tom Cummings of Hawai‘i's Bishop Museum. It features storyteller Kealoha Kelekolio, and is illustrated with images and graphics of the Hawaiian Islands.
Discover Hawaii's rich cultural heritage through captivating myths and legends, featuring the creation chant Kumulipo, demigod Maui's daring feats, and the fiery goddess Pele.
Oct 28, 2023 · Myths and Legends of Hawaiian Mythology. The ancient Hawaiians, like most indigenous cultures, felt a deep connection to nature and explained the natural phenomena around them with Hawaiian myths and legends that endure today.
Reading Hawaiian folktales and legends to your kids offers the opportunity to discover fascinating stories of gods and goddesses, spirits and tricksters. Sure, it would be great to head over to the islands and listen to these stories while the waves pound in the background.
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