Excerpt from Legends of Old Honolulu: Collected and Translated From the Hawaiian
The legends of a people are Of interest to the scholar, the thinker, and the poet.
The legends tell us Of the struggles, the tri umphs, and the wanderings of the people, Of their thoughts, their aspirations; in short, they give us a twilight history Of the race.
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Paperback. Condizione: New. Print on Demand. This book collates and translates a collection of historical and legendary tales from the Hawaiian people. These stories, many of which were passed down orally for generations, provide an insight into the beliefs, traditions, and cultural practices of this ancient Polynesian civilization. The author, who has spent decades researching and documenting these fascinating narratives, offers a glimpse into a lost world of gods, demigods, and heroes, their trials and tribulations echoing the universal human experience and the challenges faced by all societies throughout history. The book is not only a captivating read for those interested in mythology and folklore but also a valuable resource for scholars and students of Hawaiian culture, providing a rich tapestry of tales that illuminate the soul of an ancient people. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Codice articolo 9781333664657_0
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