Translated from Moke Manu by M.K. Nakuina
The story of Ku-ula, considered by ancient Hawaiians as the deity presiding over and controlling the fish of the sea,–a story still believed by many of them to-day,–is translated and somewhat condensed from an account prepared by a recognized legendary bard of these islands. The name of Ku-ula is [...]
Search in Hawaiian using Google: http://www.google.com/intl/haw/
On August 26th CNN reported that, ‘Google’s got a new way to surf the Internet, Hawaiian style‘.
For Hawaiian educators, the addition of Hawaiian is a small step toward legitimizing a language that is considered “critically endangered” by the United Nations.
“It’s the capstone of a lot of work,” said Keola Donaghy, an [...]
I came across this fascinating book entitled: Hawaiian Folk Tales written by Thos. G. Thrum in 1907. You can read the first two chapters here or the entire book on Google Books. Just search for ‘Hawaiian Folk Tales‘.
I. Legends Resembling Old Testament History
By Rev. C. M. Hyde, D.D
In the first volume of Judge Fornander’s [...]


