Pele, Volcano Goddess of Hawai'i: A History

by H. Arlo Nimmo

When the first Europeans arrived in the Hawaiian Islands in 1778, the volcano goddess Pele was the central deity of a complex religion in the volcano districts of Hawai'i Island. While native Hawaiians were quickly converted to Christianity, Pele remained remarkably relevant as a deity. This book is a critical biography of the volcano goddess, as well as a history of her religion. Topics covered include the ongoing belief in Pele, her popular...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0786463473
• ISBN13: 9780786463473
• Release Date: October 2011
• Publisher: McFarland & Company
• Length: 249 Pages
• Weight: 0.80 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 5.9" x 8.9"
• Age Range: 18 years and up
• Grade Range: Postsecondary and higher