Editor |
Fornander, Abraham, 1812-1887 |
Editor |
Thrum, Thomas G. (Thomas George), 1842-1932 |
Title |
Fornander collection of Hawaiian antiquities and folk-lore, Volume 3 (of 3) : The Hawaiians' account of the formation of their islands and origin of their race, with the traditions of their migrations, etc., as gathered from original sources
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Original Publication |
Honolulu: Bishop Museum Press, 1917, pubdate 1920.
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Note |
Reading ease score: 77.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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Credits |
Jeroen Hellingman and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net/ for Project Gutenberg (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
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Summary |
"Fornander Collection of Hawaiian Antiquities and Folk-Lore, Volume 3" by Abraham Fornander is a comprehensive historical account written in the early 20th century. This volume brings together various narratives and traditions concerning the origins, formation, and migration of the Hawaiian islands and their people, as gathered from original sources. It serves as a significant compilation for those interested in understanding Hawaiian culture, traditions, and folklore. At the start of the book, the preface lays a foundation for what to expect in the ensuing content. It discusses the extensive research conducted to unveil the workings and influence of the Hawaiian priesthood, particularly regarding ancient religious ceremonies. One of the papers featured is a detailed account of religious practices focused on nurturing a royal child in a sacred environment, outlining the rituals, restrictions, and prayers involved in the process of childbirth and the upbringing of the child. The opening portion intricately weaves together the importance of divine beliefs, the societal roles of priests, and cultural practices crucial to Hawaiian identity, inviting readers to contemplate the profound connections between spirituality and everyday life in ancient Hawaii. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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Language |
English |
LoC Class |
GN: Geography, Anthropology, Recreation: Anthropology
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LoC Class |
GR: Geography, Anthropology, Recreation: Folklore
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Subject |
Folklore -- Hawaii
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Subject |
Hawaiian language -- Texts
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Subject |
Legends -- Hawaii
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Subject |
Hawaii -- Social life and customs
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Category |
Text |
EBook-No. |
74570 |
Release Date |
Oct 12, 2024 |
Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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