The Legends and Myths of Hawaii


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(4.8 stars; 4 reviews)

A collection of legends and myths of the Hawaiian islands and their 'strange people' as told by His Majesty King Kalakaua, the last king of Hawaii. Introduction, including a history, geography and social and religious commentary on the islands by R.M. Daggett, United States Minister to the Hawaiian Islands 1882-1885. (22 hr 34 min)

Chapters

Hawaiian Legends: Introduction. Part 1 54:33 Read by Lynne T
Hawaiian Legends: Introduction. Part 2 50:58 Read by Lynne T
Hawaiian Legends : Introduction Part 3 35:49 Read by Lynne T
Hina, the Helen of Hawaii. Part 1 37:31 Read by Gloria Keawe
Hina, the Helen of Hawaii Part 2 33:14 Read by Gloria Keawe
The Royal Hunchback. 46:48 Read by Ellies
The Triple Marriage of Laa-mai-kahiki. 47:04 Read by Sia Tuinei
The Apotheosis of Pele. 39:05 Read by Bhavya
Hua, King of Hana. 38:55 Read by KHand
The Iron Knife. Part 1 45:42 Read by Lynne T
The Iron Knife Part 2 31:55 Read by Lynne T
The Sacred Spear-Point. 38:37 Read by KHand
Kelea, the Surf-Rider of Maui. 39:51 Read by KHand
Umi, the Peasant Prince of Hawaii. Part 1 54:06 Read by Lynda Marie Neilson
Umi, the Peasant Prince of Hawaii. Part 2 50:43 Read by Lynda Marie Neilson
Umi, the Peasant Prince of Hawaii. Part 3 41:55 Read by Lynda Marie Neilson
Umi, the Peasant Prince of Hawaii. Part 4 52:03 Read by Lynda Marie Neilson
Umi, the Peasant Prince of Hawaii. Part 5 32:43 Read by Lynda Marie Neilson
Lono and Kaikilani. 41:02 Read by Lynda Marie Neilson
The Adventures of Iwikauikaua. 52:10 Read by Lynda Marie Neilson
The Prophecies of Keaulumoku. 52:30 Read by Lynda Marie Neilson
The Cannibals of Halemanu. 31:51 Read by Lynda Marie Neilson
Kaiana, the Last of the Hawaiian Knights.Part 1 51:15 Read by Lynda Marie Neilson
Kaiana, the Last of the Hawaiian Knights.Part 2 36:35 Read by Lynda Marie Neilson
Kaala, the Flower of Lanai. 55:26 Read by Lynda Marie Neilson
The Destruction of the Temples. 53:49 Read by Lynda Marie Neilson
The Tomb of Puupehe. 12:03 Read by Lynda Marie Neilson
The Story of Laieikawai. Part 1 48:31 Read by Lynda Marie Neilson
The Story of Laieikawai. Part 2 39:22 Read by Lynda Marie Neilson
Lohiau, the Lover of a Goddess. 47:27 Read by Lynda Marie Neilson
Kahavari, Chief of Puna. 22:38 Read by Lynda Marie Neilson
Kahalaopuna, the Princess of Manoa. 38:06 Read by Lynda Marie Neilson

Reviews


(5 stars)

Extensive List of stories that really enhanced my trip to Hawaii. Especially fun to have gone to the bishops museum and see some of the artifacts that are purportedly talked about in these stories. Thank goodness the author had the forethought to get these stories recorded before they were lost