
"Hawaiian Legends of Old Honolulu by W.D. Westervelt [1915]. Of all of the sacred landscapes of the Pacific, the area around Honolulu is rich in lore." (Quote from sacred-texts.com) Table of Contents Publisher's Preface; Foreword; Introduction; Pronunciation; The Migration Of The Hawaiians; Legendary Places In Honolulu; The God Of Pakaka Temple; Legend Of The Bread-fruit Tree; The Gods Who Found Water; The Water Of Life Of Ka-ne; Mamala The Surf-rider; A Shark Punished At Waikiki; The Legendary Origin Of Kapa; Creation Of Man; The Chief With The Wonderful Servants ; The Great Dog Ku; The Cannibal Dog-man; The Canoe Of The Dragon; The Wonderful Shell; The Ghost Dance On Punchbowl; The Bird-man Of Nuuanu Valley; The Owls Of Honolulu; The Two Fish From Tahiti; Iwa, The Notable Thief Of Oahu; Pikoi The Rat-killer; Kawelo; "chief Man-eater"; Lepe-a-moa; Kamapuaa Legends; Appendix Polynesian Language About the Publisher Forgotten Books is a publisher of historical writings, such as: Philosophy, Classics, Science, Religion and Mythology. http://www.forgottenbooks.org Forgotten Books is about sharing knowledge, not about making money. Our books are priced at wholesale prices. We print in large sans-serif font, which is proven to make the text easier to read and put less strain on your eyes. Happy reading!
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