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Hawaiian myths of earth, sea, and sky / by Vivian L. Thompson ; illustrated by Leonard Weisgard.
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.
Show Only Available Copies
| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lummi Library | BL 2630 .H38 T46 1988 | 261119 | Stacks | Available | - |
| Lummi Library | BL 2630 .H38 T46 1988 | 290161 | Stacks | Available | - |