Hawaiian Legends of Volcanoes (mythology)

2022-01-17 Fiction

Author : W. D. Westervelt
Release : 2022-01-17
Genre : Fiction
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Download or read book Hawaiian Legends of Volcanoes (mythology) written by W. D. Westervelt. This book was released on 2022-01-17. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The first part of this book focuses on the legends of Hawaii and its volcanoes. The second part considers the geology of the region and discusses the crack in the floor of the Pacific, Hawaiian volcanoes, volcanic activity and the changes in the Kilauea crater. It also looks at the foundation of the observatory.

Myth and Environment in Early Iceland

2021-05-31 History

Author : Mathias Nordvig
Release : 2021-05-31
Genre : History
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Book Synopsis Myth and Environment in Early Iceland by : Mathias Nordvig

Download or read book Myth and Environment in Early Iceland written by Mathias Nordvig. This book was released on 2021-05-31. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Volcanoes in Old Norse Mythology details how Viking Age Icelanders, migrating from Scandinavia to a new and volcanically active environment, used Old Norse mythology to understand and negotiate the hazards of the island. These pre-Christian myths recorded in medieval Iceland expound an indigenous Icelandic theory on volcanism that revolves around the activities of supernatural beings, such as the fire-demon Surtr and the gods Odin and Thor. Before the Icelanders were introduced to Christianity and its teachings, they formulated an indigenous theory of volcanism on basis of their traditional mythology much like other indigenous peoples across the world.

Pele, Volcano Goddess of Hawai'i

2011-10-14 History

Author : H. Arlo Nimmo
Release : 2011-10-14
Genre : History
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Book Synopsis Pele, Volcano Goddess of Hawai'i by : H. Arlo Nimmo

Download or read book Pele, Volcano Goddess of Hawai'i written by H. Arlo Nimmo. This book was released on 2011-10-14. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When the first Europeans arrived in the Hawaiian Islands in 1778, the volcano goddess Pele was the central deity of a complex religion in the volcano districts of Hawai'i Island. While native Hawaiians were quickly converted to Christianity, Pele remained remarkably relevant as a deity. This book is a critical biography of the volcano goddess, 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.

The Myth of the American Superhero

2002 History

Author : John Shelton Lawrence
Release : 2002
Genre : History
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Download or read book The Myth of the American Superhero written by John Shelton Lawrence. This book was released on 2002. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: As the nation seems to yearn for redemption from the evils that threaten its tranquility, the authors maintain that Joseph Campbell's monomythic hero is alive and well, but significantly displaced, in American popular culture.

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