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Hawaiian Myths of Earth, Sea, and Sky

Hawaiian Myths of Earth, Sea, and Sky - Paperback

by Vivian L. Thompson
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Availability:In StockContributor:Vivian L. Thompson, Marilyn Kahalewai (Illustrator)Series:Kolowalu Books (Paperback)Audience:Ages 9-12Publish date:1988-05-01Pages:88
Language:EnglishPublisher:University of Hawaii PressISBN-13:9780824811716ISBN-10:824811712UPC:9780824811716Book Category:Juvenile FictionBook Subcategory:Legends, Myths, FablesSize:9.08 x 6.03 x 0.29 inchesWeight:0.3814Product ID:SCYQ5DBXKF

When the storytellers of ancient Hawaii gathered by the light of candlenut torches, they told tales that explained the world around them. These tales described how the gods created the earth and its life, how the stars were created, and why the days are longer in summer. Other stories recounted the pranks of Kamapuaa the Pig-Man, the origin of the tapa tree, the death of the monster reptile mo-o, and the home of the volcano goddess, Pele.

From this rich body of mythology, author Vivian Thompson has drawn twelve myths. She retells them with the true flavor and simplicity of the storytellers of long ago. Thompson's words are accompanied by the illustrations of Hawaii artist Marilyn Kahalewai, who has captured the delight and drama of the ancient tales.
Language:EnglishPublisher:University of Hawaii PressISBN-13:9780824811716ISBN-10:824811712UPC:9780824811716Book Category:Juvenile FictionBook Subcategory:Legends, Myths, FablesSize:9.08 x 6.03 x 0.29 inchesWeight:0.3814Product ID:SCYQ5DBXKF
Thompson, Vivian L.: - Vivian L. Thompson, a long-time resident of Hawaii, heard her first Hawaiian legend from a guide on a mule-back trip during a visit to the Big Island of Hawaii. This sparked her interest and soon after she began collecting and retelling Hawaii's many tales and legends, hoping to preserve a rapidly disappearing heritage of folklore. Her many years of research in the subject have led to the publication of five books of Hawaiian myths, legends, and tales beautifully retold for today's readers; picture storybooks for young children; and plays for children's theater.
Publisher: University of Hawaii Press

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Vivian L. Thompson, Marilyn Kahalewai (Illustrator)

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Vivian L. Thompson

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