Legends Of Maui

Legends of Maui is a collection of traditional Hawaiian myths and legends, retold by W.D. Westervelt. The book primarily focuses on the stories of Maui, a demigod in Hawaiian mythology who is known for his incredible strength and cunning. The tales explore Maui's many adventures, from his quest to slow down the sun to his battles with powerful sea creatures. Along the way, readers will encounter a variety of other mythical figures, including gods, goddesses, and spirits. The stories are rich in detail and offer a fascinating glimpse into the culture and beliefs of ancient Hawaii. Overall, Legends of Maui is a captivating and entertaining read for anyone interested in mythology, folklore, or Hawaiian history.According to some legends, the skies pressed so closely and so heavily upon the earth that when the plants began to grow, all the leaves were necessarily flat. According to other legends, the plants had to push up the clouds a little, and thus caused the leaves to flatten out into larger surface, so that they could better drive the skies back and hold them in place. Thus the leaves became flat at first, and have so remained through all the days of mankind.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.