New books on Hawaiian legends


The Advertiser reviews two new books on Hawaiian legends.

Akua Hawai'i: Hawaiian Gods and Their Stories by Kimo Armitage, illustrated by Solomon Enos "is a basic introduction to more than 30 Hawaiian gods. In brief, succinct writing, author Kimo Armitage explains the origins of each god, their multiple body forms, and tells simple stories of their powers and the sacred places where the gods accomplished their feats."

Hawaiian Legends of Dreams retold and illustrated by Caren Loebel-Fried "explores the significance of dreams in Hawaiian culture. Loebel-Fried sparely retells a series of legends in which dreams play a crucial role. Nine poignant tales are woven together with interesting bits of history. The book is broken into four parts: dreams sent by the gods, dream romances, dream prophecies and dream guidance sent by the spirits."

There's also a review of a book about astronomy on Mauna Kea, and "While West doesn't address the contention between the astronomy complex and Native Hawaiian groups who protest the construction of future observatories, he respectfully writes about Mauna Kea's important place in Hawaiian culture. As he writes, 'there is growing awareness of the need to protect the mountain's fragile ecosystem, and for increased sensitivity to native Hawaiian cultural concerns over the continued development of Mauna Kea's sacred summit.'"


Posted: Sun - January 1, 2006 at 09:29 AM    
   
 
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