Pele, volcano goddess of Hawai'i
Subtitle: a history
By: H. Arlo Nimmo
Publisher: McFarland & Co.
Published: 2011
Place of publication: Jefferson, N.C
Language: eng
Number of pages: 239
ISBN-13: 9780786463473
Subjects: Religion; Hawaiian mythology; Pele (Hawaiian deity)
Description: "This book is a critical biography of the volcano goddess Pele, 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"--Provided by publisher.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 221-234) and index.
Table of contents: title: The traditional Pele literature; title: Pele and Hi'iaka; title: The traditional Pele religion; title: Encounters with Pele; title: Ceremonies for Pele; title: Pele's new and ongoing roles; title: The Pele religion in contemporary Hawai'i; title: Appendix A. Siblings of Pele; title: Appendix B. Places in the Hawaiian islands visited by Pele; title: Appendix C. Epithets for Pele.