Pele Volcano Goddess of Hawaii - Hawaiian Mythology Decor, Tiki Statue, Cultural Home & Garden Decor for Tropical Themed Parties, Luau Events, and Island-Inspired Interiors

The ancient legends of Hawai‘i tell how Pele came to the islands from far across the sea. After traveling from north to south, testing each of the islands for a home suitable for herself and her family she took up her abode in Halema‘uma‘u Crater at the summit of Kilauea on the island of Hawai‘i. To the Hawaiians of old she was a living deity. Today Pele personifies the volcano to visitors and residents, showing her capriciousness and power while both destroying and creating new land.

Originally published over fifty years ago, Pele, Volcano Goddess of Hawaii will now, with new illustrations, give these tales renewed life.

The late artist Dietrich Varez first came to Hawai'i at age 8, when his mother married his stepfather Manuel Varez. Varez lived with his wife Linda (also a noted painter) in a remote rain forest setting near Volcano Village on the Big Island.

64 pages