| Author |
Colum, Padraic, 1881-1972 |
| Illustrator |
Fraser, Juliette May, 1887-1983 |
| LoC No. |
24024632
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| Title |
At the gateways of the day
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| Original Publication |
United States: The Hawaiian Legend & Folklore Commission,1924.
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| Series Title |
Tales & legends of Hawaii, vol. 1
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 87.0 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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| Contents |
Introduction -- The boy Pu-nia and the King of the Sharks -- The seven great deeds of Ma-ui: How Ma-ui won a place for himself at the House. How Ma-ui lifted up the sky. How Ma-ui fished up the Great Island. How Ma-ui snared the Sun and made him go more slowly across the Heavens. How Ma-ui won fire for men. How Ma-ui overcame Kuna Loa the long eel. The search that Ma-ui's brother made for his sister Hina-of-the-Sea. How Ma-ui strove to win immortality for men -- Au-ke-le the seeker -- Pi-ko-i: the boy who was good at shooting arrows -- Paka: the boy who was reared in the land that the gods have since hidden -- The story of Ha-le-ma-no and the Princess Kama -- The arrow and the swing -- The daughter of the King of Ku-ai-he-lani -- The fish-hook of pearl -- The story of Kana, the youth who could stretch himself upwards -- The Me-ne-hu-ne -- The story of Mo-e Mo-e: also a story about the Po-o and about Kau-hu-hu the shark-god, and about Mo-e Mo-e's son, the man who was bold in his wish -- The woman from Lalo-hana, the country under the sea -- Hina, the woman in the Moon.
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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 |
"At the Gateways of the Day" by Padraic Colum is a collection of retold Hawaiian legends and folklore written in the early 20th century. Specifically aimed at children, this work serves to preserve the rich oral storytelling tradition of Hawaii, drawing largely from the Fornander Collection of Hawaiian Antiquities and Folk-lore. The stories feature prominent figures from Hawaiian mythology, particularly focusing on the demi-god Ma-ui, who is well-known for his adventurous deeds. The opening of the collection begins with an introduction that discusses the significance of Polynesian mythology and the author's experiences in Hawaii while researching these stories. It elaborates on the unique cultural landscape of Hawaiian folklore, contrasting it with more familiar tales from other cultures. Following this, the text tells the story of Pu-nia, a clever boy who devises a cunning strategy to outsmart Kai-ale-ale, the King of the Sharks, and secure food for himself and his mother. Through his resourcefulness, Pu-nia not only triumphs over danger but also gains the favor of the community, showcasing themes of bravery, wit, and survival that resonate throughout the subsequent tales. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
GR: Geography, Anthropology, Recreation: Folklore
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| Subject |
Folklore -- Hawaii
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| Subject |
Legends -- Hawaii
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
69724 |
| Release Date |
Jan 6, 2023 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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