Hawaiian Mythology & Legends

From the lands to the south and the west, the Hawaiian people gained their myths, their gods and goddesses and the roots of their culture - producing one of the first oral historical literatures in the world.

Hawaii is full of sacred places.Traditional tales of these places are both beautiful yet dark, mysterious and supernatural, and always fascinating. Following are examples of traditional tales relating to sacred sites in the Hawaiian islands.

MYTHOLOGY & LEGENDS From the lands to the south and the west, the Hawaiian people gained their myths, their gods and goddesses and the roots of their culture - producing one of the first oral historical literatures in the world. Hawaii is full of sacred places.Traditional tales of these places are both beautiful yet dark, mysterious and supernatural, and always fascinating. Following are examples of traditional tales relating to sacred sites in the Hawaiian islands.
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Myths and Legends are still alive in Hawaii!