Legends of the Wailuku by Charlotte Hapai
Legends of the Wailuku is a collection of stories from the Hawaiian Islands that tell of the gods, goddesses, and other supernatural beings that inhabit the islands. The stories are told from the perspective of the Wailuku people, a small group of Native Hawaiians who have lived in the area for centuries. The stories range from tales of creation and destruction to stories of love and adventure. The stories are filled with lessons about respect, honor, and the importance of family. The book also includes a glossary of Hawaiian words and phrases, as well as a map of the Wailuku area. Legends of the Wailuku is a great way to learn about the culture and history of the Hawaiian Islands.
By Charlotte Hapai · First published 1921 · Genre: Fantasy, Adventure, Romance · 12 chapters · 8,991 words
First lines
Fed from the great watershed of Hawaii far up the densely wooded flanks of Mauna Loa and Mauna Kea -- often snow-capped in winter -- the Wailuku River roars through the very center of Hilo, principal town of the Island of Hawaii.
There are many vague stories as to why the Wailuku River was so named. In the Hawaiian tongue Wailuku means literally "destroying water."
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Genres
- Fantasy — Legends of the Wailuku is a book about a magical world, with mythical creatures and supernatural powers, making it a fantasy novel.
- Adventure — The book follows the protagonist's journey as they explore the magical world of Wailuku, making it an adventure novel.
- Romance — The book contains a romantic subplot between the protagonist and another character, making it a romance novel.
- Mystery — The protagonist must solve a mystery in order to save the magical world of Wailuku, making it a mystery novel.
Tags
Folklore · Hawaii · Legends · came · canoe · could · day · days · falls · fire · god · goddess
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Legends of the Wailuku is listed on Textopian as a short story by Charlotte Hapai, dated 1921 CE.
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- Work type: Short story
- Author: Charlotte Hapai
- Date: 1921 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Fantasy, Adventure, Romance, Mystery
- Length: 8,991 words
- Structure: 12 chapters, 159 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)
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Contents
- THE WAILUKU
- HOW HILO WAS NAMED
- MAUI CONQUERS THE SUN
- KUNA, THE DRAGON
- THE LAST OF KUNA
- THE COMING OF PAOA
- MAUI AND THE ALAE BIRDS
- MAUI'S KITE
- MAUI'S FISH-HOOK
- HINA KEAHI
- HINA KULUUA
- THE FIRST LAW