Hawaii Lore Book HC The Epic Tale of Hiiakaikapoliopele Woman of the Sunrise

Description: The Epic Tale of Hi'iakaikapoliopele : Woman of the Sunrise, Lightning-Skirted Beauty of Halema'uma'u This rare hardcover book, published in 2006, tells the epic tale of Hi'iakaikapoliopele, the lightning-skirted beauty of Halema'uma'u, in the English language. As told by Ho'oulumahiehie and translated by M. Puakea Nogelmeier, and published by Awaiaulu, the book has a total of 490 pages and is in excellent used condition, like new. Illustrations by Solomon Enos. This ancient saga begins with the goddess Pele's migration to Klauea and her spirit's search for a lover. The story details the quest of Hiiakaikapoliopele to find Pele's beloved Lohiauipo and bring him back to their crater home. Graced with a magical skirt and wielding supernatural powers, Hiiaka and her companions make their dangerous journey facing supernatural foes and cunning human ways. This engrossing account of love and lust, jealousy and justice, is complete with deities, demons, chiefs and commoners. Through the publication ofThe Epic Tale of Hiiakaikapoliopele, the deep, complex and moving story of Hiiakaikapoliopele, the favored younger sister of Pele, the enchantress of Klauea, is shared with the world. This is the most complete telling in English of this traditional story of Hiiaka and her volcano-goddess sister, Pele. It includes a wealth of Hawaiian knowledge including place names, winds, plants, protocols and practices. Features several episodes with hula chants and a chant index in Hawaiian and English. Please review the photos and let me know if you have any questions prior to purchase. Thank you for your interest!

Price: 258.5 USD

Location: Federal Way, Washington

End Time: 2025-01-31T04:12:53.000Z

Shipping Cost: 11.57 USD