Pele, goddess of volcanic fire, arrives in the islands and digs for a home until she settles in Kilauea; her youngest sister Hiiaka travels to fetch Pele a husband; and Ai-Laau, the forest eater, gives way before her. Westervelt translates and retells these legends from Hawaiian sources, with an introduction on the islands’ geology and a guide to pronunciation.
A key collection of the volcano myths of Hawaii for readers of Pacific folklore. Download the free EPUB.