| Compiler |
Fornander, Abraham, 1812-1887 |
| Editor |
Thrum, Thomas G. (Thomas George), 1842-1932 |
| Title |
Fornander collection of Hawaiian antiquities and folk-lore, Volume 1 (of 3) : The Hawaiians' account of the formation of their islands and origin of their race, with the traditions of their migrations, etc., as gathered from original sources
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| Original Publication |
Honolulu: Bishop Museum Press, 1917, pubdate 1920.
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| Series Title |
Memoirs of the Bernice Pauahi Bishop Museum, v. 4
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 82.4 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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| Credits |
Jeroen Hellingman and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net/ for Project Gutenberg (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
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| Summary |
"The Fornander Collection of Hawaiian Antiquities and Folk-Lore, Volume 1" by Abraham Fornander is a scholarly collection of traditional Hawaiian mythology and historical accounts, written in the early 20th century. This volume focuses on the origins of the Hawaiian islands and the Polynesian race, drawing upon original sources and translations to present stories of migration and cultural significance within Hawaiian lore. The work aims to preserve the rich historical narrative and traditions of Hawaii for both locals and foreign readers. The opening of this collection introduces the reader to the legends regarding the formation of the Hawaiian islands, specifically emphasizing the mythical narratives surrounding the first parents, Wakea (Sky Father) and Papa (Earth Mother). Fornander touches upon the lineage of the islands, detailing the birth of each island as a metaphorical child from the union of these ancestors. It also hints at the compilation's intent to repatriate knowledge and traditions that have been passed down through generations, many of which are at risk of being forgotten. The introductory chapters set the stage for deeper explorations into the unique myths, genealogies, and historical impacts of these stories on the Hawaiian people's identity and heritage. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
GN: Geography, Anthropology, Recreation: Anthropology
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| LoC Class |
GR: Geography, Anthropology, Recreation: Folklore
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| Subject |
Folklore -- Hawaii
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| Subject |
Hawaiian language -- Texts
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| Subject |
Legends -- Hawaii
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| Subject |
Hawaii -- Social life and customs
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
72686 |
| Release Date |
Jan 11, 2024 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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