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Pele: Goddess of Hawaii's Volcanoes by Herb Kawainui Kane (1996-12-03) Mass Market Paperback

by Herb Kawainui Kane (Author)
4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars 72 ratings
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Myths, legends, romances and folktales of the most fascinating goddess of old Hawaii. Pele lives in Hawaiian hearts and minds as the personification of volcanic majesty and power. Having the power to create new land, she has a volcanic personality - an impetuous, lusty nature, jealous, unpredictable, capable of sudden fury and great violence. Yet she can also be gentle, loving and as serene as her forests of ferns and flowering trees.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Pele: Goddess of Hawaiian Volcanos
Reviewed in the United States on October 13, 2018
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Love, loved, loved this book. Was on the Big Island 4 days before Pele spouted was extraordinary to see the lava burps from Jagger Museum lookout and then follow-up eruption info on local Kauai news as we'd switched islands before actual eruption!
The myths, lore and respect for Hawaiian culture with a story that kept the reader captured are great reasons to purchase this entertaining book. Like sooo much purchased another as an upcoming Christmas gift.
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Nina Antonopoulos
5.0 out of 5 stars Love this book
Reviewed in the United States on January 12, 2022
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This book is a great read. The illustrations are wonderfully done.
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Shel S
5.0 out of 5 stars wonderful collection of stories and myths
Reviewed in the United States on August 28, 2018
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A must read before any trip to the Big Island. Nicely put together. A peak into the cultural mindset of a people who truly believe. And a great reminder to be extra kind to everyone when traveling on the island. You never know when you might run into her!
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Bumbled Bee
5.0 out of 5 stars Great stories and beautiful illustrations!
Reviewed in the United States on February 10, 2020
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I bought this book in Hawaii in 1991, and I have since misplaced it. I was so happy to be able to get another. I love the stories and the illustrations are beautiful!
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O. Merce Brown
5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful book for those who love Hawaiian culture
Reviewed in the United States on December 10, 2006
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This is a lovely short book (71 pages), spectacularly illustrated by the author. Even though the classification of this book is "juvenile literature", it is a collector's item for anyone who loves Hawaiian culture.

It is illustrated with black-and-white and color drawings by the author whose value alone surpasses the price of the book. There are many stories about Pele, the Hawaiian goddess of volcanoes, written in an enjoyable style, exploring both past and current legends and folklore. The author, Herb Kawainui Kane, was elected a Living Treasure of Hawai'i, and does an excellent job with this book.

*****
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Dianne Keomalu
5.0 out of 5 stars Love this Book!!
Reviewed in the United States on February 11, 2018
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I try very hard to teach my grandbabies and great grand babies about our Hawaiian beliefs!! Very important for all our Island Kiekis to learn and understanding, what we were taught as youngsters..
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Jasmine Rios
5.0 out of 5 stars Great item
Reviewed in the United States on February 2, 2015
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Great book, I grew up reading this book and was so happy to get it again. It is full of great pictures and stories of Hawaiian legends and tales, would recommend for anyone interested in Hawaiian beliefs and stories. This one is true and well written and an accurate depiction, definitly recommend!!
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Robert Silver
5.0 out of 5 stars I take this book with me every time I visit ...
Reviewed in the United States on December 27, 2016
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I take this book with me every time I visit the Islands. It helps me reunite with the natural beauty and some of the Native History and Legends.

I have also given this book as gifts.
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Mr. R. E. J. Hyson
5.0 out of 5 stars Interesting booklet
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 12, 2023
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This is a well illustrated booklet of legends about Pele, including her influence still felt today.
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Georges AV
5.0 out of 5 stars Well made, interesting, quality, perfect gift.
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 30, 2020
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Well made, interesting, quality, perfect gift.
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Roch St-Pierre
3.0 out of 5 stars good reading.
Reviewed in Canada on July 7, 2014
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The book back cover has a prize marked $7.95 but you charged me $14.95 plus $6.49 shipping. Why do I have to pay double ?. The book itself was as expected, good reading.
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Lauren Stanley
5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 10, 2017
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Great book for the curious and those who appreciate mythology
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