(english) Pele, Ang Diyosa ng Apoy At Bulkan

• Where is the setting of the story?

  The beautiful, fertile land of Tahiti
• Who is Haumea?

  Goddess of ancient land
• Who is Kane Milohai?

  God of the sky
• Name one of the children of Haumea and Kane Milohai.

  Pele
• What is Hi'iaka associated with?

  Hula and dance
• What conflict arises between Pele and Namaka?

  • A fierce rivalry develops.
  • Namaka believes Pele stole her lover.
  • Parents attempt to resolve the conflict by making Pele a water deity.
• What happens when Pele discovers fire underground?

  Pele becomes infatuated with fire
• What are the consequences of Pele's play with fire?

  • Pele accidentally burns down their home.
  • The entire island of Tahiti is destroyed.
  • Namaka threatens to flood Tahiti.
• What do Haumea and Kane Milohai do to ensure their family's safety?

  They set sail to escape
• Who rows the boat to safety after the burning of Tahiti?

  Pele
• What special item does Pele carry during the escape?

  A special egg containing her unborn sibling, Hi'iaka
• What happens when Hi'iaka hatches on the new island?

  She grows into a beautiful girl skilled in singing and dancing
• What role does Hi'iaka take on in the story?

  • She becomes the goddess of hula.
  • Hula is a sacred dance.
• Why do the snow goddesses resent Hi'iaka and Pele?

  They are jealous of the admiration they receive from locals
• What actions do the snow goddesses take against Pele and Hi'iaka?

  • They attempt to freeze the family out of their homes.
  • The family relocates multiple times to avoid Namaka's waves.
  • They eventually settle on Mauna Loa for safety.
• What challenge does Namaka present to Pele at Mauna Loa?

  Namaka's waves reach the mountain's peak
• How does Pele respond to Namaka's challenge?

  She erupts Mauna Loa with lava
• What is the result of Pele's eruption at Mauna Loa?

  • Lava flow creates new land.
  • This forms the Big Island of Hawaii.
• What happens to Pele's physical body after the battle?

  It weakens, leading to her death
• How does Pele's spirit continue to exist after her death?

  • Her spirit endures and can transform into various forms.
  • Forms include a beautiful woman, an old woman, and a small white dog.
• What does Pele's story symbolize in Hawaiian culture?

  It continues to impact Hawaiian belief and culture
• What is the Ohi’a-Lehua legend about?

  • Pele meets Ohi’a, who loves his wife, Lehua.
  • Pele turns Ohi’a into a burnt tree out of anger.
  • Lehua becomes a red flower on the Ohi’a tree.
  • Symbolizes inseparable love, with rain as Lehua’s tears.
• What warning does Pele give Hi’iaka before her journey?

  Not to seduce Lohi’au
• What challenges does Hi’iaka face on her journey?

  • Battles monsters.
  • Nurses Lohi’au back to health.
• What does Pele do when she assumes betrayal during Hi’iaka's absence?

  She burns Hi’iaka’s garden and kills her friend Hopoe
• What is the outcome of Hi’iaka embracing Lohi’au in view of Pele?

  Pele erupts the volcano, killing Lohi’au
• How does Hi’iaka seek to rectify Lohi’au’s death?

  She seeks help from her eldest brother, Kane-milo
• Where do Hi’iaka and Lohi’au go to live in peace?

  The island of Kaua’i
• What does Pele do as a sign of her love and remorse for Hi’iaka and Lohi’au?

  • She blesses their land.
  • Makes it fertile.
• How is Pele represented in modern tales?

  • Appears as a white-haired woman with a dog at Kilauea National Park.
  • Her face is visible in volcanic eruptions.
• How do Hawaiians show respect for Pele?

  They honor her presence, especially near active volcanoes