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Subject: Hawaiian Mythology Index online
Hawaiian Mythology Index http://www.sacred-texts.com/pac/hm/index.htm
Sacred Texts Pacific Hawaiian Mythology by Martha Beckwith [1940 (no renewal)]
This is Martha Beckwith's monumental study of Hawaiian mythology. Beckwith utilized numerous texts which are today rare or hard to obtain to construct this study. She gives all available variants of each myth or legend, including versions from other Pacific islands including Tahiti, Tonga, Samoa and others. This is primarily a critical edition of the key Hawaiian myths, and Beckwith largely does not attempt to interpret the texts, rather to examine both variant narratives and core folklore motifs. The book covers every significant theme in Hawaiian mythology, from the origin myths of the Hawaiian gods and goddesses, to more recent legends of star-crossed lovers. She also covers such topics as Kahunas (sorcerors) and Menehunes (fairies).
Part One: The Gods
Part Two: Children of the Gods
Part Three. The Chiefs
Part Four. Heroes and Lovers in Fiction