Pele, Volcano Goddess of Hawai'i: A History

When the first Europeans arrived in the Hawaiian Islands in 1778, the volcano goddess Pele was the central deity of a complex religion in the volcano districts of Hawai'i Island. While native Hawaiians were quickly converted to Christianity, Pele remained remarkably relevant as a deity. This book is a critical biography of the volcano goddess, as well as a history of her religion. Topics covered include the ongoing belief in Pele, her popular manifestations, her ceremonies, her new cultural roles and her current status in Hawai'i.

Author: H. Arlo Nimmo
Publisher: McFarland & Company
Published: 10/30/2011
Pages: 249
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.85lbs
Size: 8.90h x 5.90w x 0.70d
ISBN13: 9780786463473
ISBN10: 0786463473
BISAC Categories:
- Social Science | Folklore & Mythology
- Religion | Indigenous, Folk & Tribal
- History | United States | State & Local | West (AK, CA, CO, HI, ID, MT

About the Author
The late H. Arlo Nimmo was a cultural anthropologist who wrote twelve books and dozens of articles. He was professor emeritus of anthropology at California State University East Bay and lived in San Francisco.