Reading Notes Westervelt. Hawaiian Historical Legends
Recently the movie Moana was released and it gave some insight into Hawaiian mythology, particularly about the demi-god Maui. Being half Hawaiian I know a little about my culture and thanks to our professor have been given access to more about Hawaiian mythology. Maui was not only a demi-god in Hawaiian culture, but also all across the pacific. The comparisons from different cultures is good and they coincide with each other.
A lot of people know of Maui being a trickster but in all fairness he did it for the mortal humans. He was always looking of ways to advance and make life better for humans. That is how he gave his life, trying to gain immortality for humans. The writing is short but it gives a base to go off of.
Illustration from the book "Twenty years before the mast"
by Charles Erskine. Page 226. Source Wikimedia
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