In Hawaiian mythology, a fearsome and unpredictable goddess created the islands. If she’s near and stirring up trouble, you’ll find long, tangled strands of golden, hair-like material piled up along ...
Modern luaus are celebrations with food and entertainment, but they originated from the 1819 abolishment of the kapu system. Many commercial luaus feature Pan-Pacific performances, while authentic ...
NMAI copy 39088016990939 gift from H. Paul and Jane R. Friesema. Presents twelve Hawaiian myths which explain how the earth was created, why volcanoes on Hawaii erupt, why the days are longer in ...