Hawaiian legends
Polynesian oral traditions
Hawaiian legends are the traditional stories, myths, and oral narratives of Native Hawaiian culture, encompassing tales of gods like Pele and Maui, creation stories, and accounts of heroic ancestors.
These narratives explain natural phenomena, preserve cultural values, and connect Hawaiians to their land and history: The volcano's eruptions figure prominently in Hawaiian legends.
- fire goddessDivine embodiment of flames
- volcano goddessDivine figure of eruptions
- MauiHawaiian island, tourist hotspot
- creation mythOrigin narrative of existence
- sacred chantsReligious songs of worship
Hawaiian legendshistorical records
Preserved accounts of the past
official records · archaeological evidence · newspaper accounts · court records · primary sources
Hawaiian legendsEuropean folklore
Traditional tales from Europe
Greek myths · Norse legends · American history · Greek mythology · Norse mythology
Hawaiian legendseyewitness testimony
Evidence from direct observers
technical documentation · encyclopedia entries · news reports · scientific literature · scientific papers