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Hawaiian myths of earth, sea, and sky / by Vivian L. Thompson ; illustrated by Leonard Weisgard.

Thompson, Vivian Laubach. (Author). Weisgard, Leonard, 1916-2000 (illustrator.).

Summary:

Presents twelve Hawaiian myths which explain how the earth was created, why volcanoes on Hawaii erupt, why the days are longer in summer, and other natural phenomena.

Record details

  • Physical Description: 83 pages : color illustrations ; 23 cm
  • Publisher: New York : Holiday House, ©1966.

Content descriptions

Bibliography, etc. Note:
Includes bibliographical references (page 84).
Formatted Contents Note:
The time of deep darkness -- A battle nobody won -- Spears of lightning -- A strange sled race -- The lost sun, moon, and stars -- The shark in the Milky Way -- A kupua plays tricks -- The gift of the hairy one -- Maui traps Sun -- The monster mo-o -- Calabash of the winds -- The woman in the moon.

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Subject:
Hawaiian mythology.
Tales > Hawaii.
Hawaiian mythology.
Tales.
Hawaii.
Genre:
Folklore > Hawaii > Juvenile.

Available copies

  • 2 of 2 copies available at Northwest Indian College.

Holds

  • 0 current holds with 2 total copies.
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Lummi Library BL 2630 .H38 T46 1988 261119 Stacks Available -
Lummi Library BL 2630 .H38 T46 1988 290161 Stacks Available -
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