
Hawaiian Mythology
A Collection of Captivating Hawaiian MythsBy Jordan LongLength2h 42m
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Step into a world where fire and water, wind and stone, are alive with spirit, and where the very landscape tells a story. Hawaiian mythology is filled with drama, beauty, and wonder, blending divine power with human passion in ways that still echo across the islands today. This book brings those stories to life, drawing you into a realm where gods walk among mortals, tricksters reshape the world, and love has the strength to reach even into the underworld.
Here you will meet Pele, the fiery goddess whose eruptions shaped the land, and her sister Hiʻiaka, whose courage carried her across seas and through death itself. You will follow Māui, the daring trickster, as he slows the sun and fishes up islands from the deep, and Kamapuaʻa, the pig-god, whose storms of rain clash with Pele’s rivers of fire. You will stand on the slopes of Mauna Kea, where snow and lava meet in eternal battle, and listen to the tragic love story of Hiku and Kawelu, where devotion proves stronger than death.
More than myths, these tales are windows into the soul of Hawaiʻi. They carry the wisdom of ancestors, the pulse of the land, and the timeless values of courage, loyalty, and respect for nature. Whether you are discovering these legends for the first time or returning to them with new eyes, this collection offers an unforgettable journey into one of the world’s most captivating mythologies.
Audiobook details
Rating★★★★ 4.2 (22)
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GenreHistory, Politics and Government
Length2 hrs 42 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateOct 15, 2025
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Chapter 1: Supreme Deities and Cosmic Forces
2Chapter 2: Gods, Goddesses, and Elemental Spirits
3Chapter 3: Heroes, Demi-Gods, Mortals & Tricksters
4Chapter 4: Monsters, Spirits & Supernatural Beings
5Chapter 5: The Hawaiian Creation Myth
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6Chapter 6: Pele and the Creation of the Hawaiian Islands
7Chapter 7: The Adventures of Māui the Trickster
8Chapter 8: Hi‘iaka’s Journey to Rescue Lohi‘au
9Chapter 9: The Tale of Kamapua‘a, the Pig-God
10Chapter 10: Nanaue, the Shark-Man
11Chapter 11: The Battle Between Pele and Poliʻahu
12Chapter 12: The Love Story of Hiku and Kawelu
13Conclusion