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The Apotheosis of Pele: The Legends and Myths of Hawaiʻi
- The Fables and Folk-Lore of a Strange People
- By: His Hawaiian Majesty Kalākaua
- Narrated by: Kekoa Lake
- Length: 45 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 9
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 9
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Story5 out of 5 stars 9
King David Kalākaua introduces us to the people upon whom the legend of the Pele family is based. They departed Samoa as war refugees in the 12th century, settling in the foothills of Mauna Loa. As earthquakes and eruptions occurred during their interactions with the Hawaiians, this family of kahuna were accorded what the king described as “unique sanctity and power”. Pele was as mighty as she was beautiful. The tales of the volcano goddess earned the attention of Kamapuaa, the outcast son of the chief of Oahu who terrorized the island with his band of renegades.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Hawaiian History not “Myth”
- By Kamahana on 11-27-22
- The Apotheosis of Pele: The Legends and Myths of Hawaiʻi
- The Fables and Folk-Lore of a Strange People
- By: His Hawaiian Majesty Kalākaua
- Narrated by: Kekoa Lake
Hawaiian History Turned Fable
Reviewed: 02-11-23
Enthralling writing by King Kalākaua and beautiful narration by Kekoa Lake. This story tells of the actual human beings associated with the goddess Pele, her family, and her enemies - as well as their amazing stories. Over time, and even during their time, these people were raised to mythological status. My only complaint is that the story is not longer. I would love to hear more of Pele’s tales, but true to the title - the story ends with the ascent of Pele to godhood.
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