Pele, Volcano Goddess of Hawai'i
Download or Read eBook Pele, Volcano Goddess of Hawai'i PDF written by H. Arlo Nimmo and published by McFarland. This book was released on 2011-10-14 with total page 251 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle.
| Author | : H. Arlo Nimmo |
| Publisher | : McFarland |
| Total Pages | : 251 |
| Release | : 2011-10-14 |
| ISBN-10 | : 9780786486533 |
| ISBN-13 | : 0786486538 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (33 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Pele, Volcano Goddess of Hawai'i by : H. Arlo Nimmo
Book excerpt: 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.
