Hawaiian Volcano

Be ready to immerse yourself into the myths and long forgotten stories of the Hawaiian people. The traditional name of the Hawaiian people is Kānaka Maoli. Hawaii was settled at least 800 years ago with the voyage of Polynesians from the Society Islands. They have a rich and colorful culture as well as vibrant stories which emerged from the volcanoes and planted their roots to inspire their descendants for generations.

Of all the noteworthy groups of islands of fire rock in the Pacific Ocean, the Hawaiian islands are usually considered to be the most stupendous. The early Hawaiians incorporated in their legends various theories to explain these great phenomena of nature, many of which are included in this volume, especially those legends which cluster around Pele, the great goddess of fire.

After a tragedy in the field, volcanologist Alana Hollinger arrives on Hawai‘i Island in 1984, still carrying the weight of her loss. Reluctantly returning to the dangers of fieldwork, she hopes to find the courage to walk in the shadow of a volcano again. But the ground beneath her feet feels...