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Hawaiian mythology
Book • 1940
This book is a monumental study that brings together three decades of exhaustive research on Hawaiian mythology.
It sets itself apart from conventional collections by presenting variant narratives and core folklore motifs, guiding the reader through significant themes and deities in Hawaiian mythology.
The work is highly celebrated and widely considered an authoritative text on Hawaiian folklore.
It also explores the animistic philosophy of ancient Hawaiians, the role of gods in daily life, and the preservation of local legends and genealogies through song, chant, and narrative.
It sets itself apart from conventional collections by presenting variant narratives and core folklore motifs, guiding the reader through significant themes and deities in Hawaiian mythology.
The work is highly celebrated and widely considered an authoritative text on Hawaiian folklore.
It also explores the animistic philosophy of ancient Hawaiians, the role of gods in daily life, and the preservation of local legends and genealogies through song, chant, and narrative.
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Joe McCormick
Sacred Trees of the World
