Hawaiian Mythology - Legends of Gods and Ghosts (Illustrated)

Hawaiian Mythology - Legends of Gods and Ghosts (Illustrated)

The legends of the Hawaiian Islands are as diverse as those of any country in the world. They are also entirely distinct in form and thought from the fairy-tales which excite the interest and wonder of the English and German children. The mythology of Hawaii follows the laws upon which all myths are constructed. The Islanders have developed some beautiful nature-myths. Certain phenomena have been observed and the imagination has fitted the story to the interesting object which has attracted attention...