Description
Legends of Maui (1910) is a collection of Hawaiian folktales and myths anthologized by W. D. Westervelt. Paying homage to the importance of Maui across Polynesian cultures, Westervelt introduces his groundbreaking collection of legends on Hawaii's founding deity.
Westervelt's collection connects the origin story of Hawaii to the traditions of other Polynesian cultures, providing an invaluable resource for understanding the historical and geographical scope of Hawaiian culture. Drawing on the work of David Malo, Samuel Kamakau, and Abraham Fornander, Westervelt, originally from Ohio, became a leading authority on the Hawaiian Islands, publishing extensively on their legends, religious beliefs, and folk tales.
With a beautifully designed cover and professionally designed manuscript, this edition of W. D. Westervelt's Legends of Maui is a classic of Hawaiian literature reimagined for modern readers.
Author: W. D. Westervelt
Publisher: Mint Editions
Published: 02/15/2022
Pages: 174
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 0.54lbs
Size: 8.00h x 5.00w x 0.38d
ISBN13: 9781513135748
ISBN10: 1513135740
BISAC Categories:
- Religion | General
- Social Science | Folklore & Mythology
- History | Oceania