Mythology flows like a subterranean stream throughout Hawai'i. Rita Knipe has selected a number of characteristic myths and mythological figures from the rich pantheon of Hawaiian deities. As she retells their stories, illustrated by Hawaii artist Dietrich Varez, the transposition of such primal drama to the pages of this book becomes poetic theater. The dramatic plots are myths and legends chosen from the oral traditions of unique island people, but the underlying themes and symbols are archetypal and eternal.

Drawing parallels between Hawaiian mythology, universal patterns, and...

Pelehonuamea (Pele), the creator of the Hawaiian Islands is known by many names. Names which describe her elemental forms; Pele is the goddess of volanoes and the deity of volanic forces.

Pele resides in Halema'uma'u Crater, located within the much larger summit caldera of Kīlauea on the island of Hawai'i.

The intent of this coloring book is to introduce and inspire you with the leading tales and variety of characters of the Pele mythology, offered here by way of blockprint images.

Because the artwork takes the primary position of familiarizing you with each...