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Hawaiian Mythology

by Martha Warren Beckwith, Mint Editions ...

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Having studied under famed ethnographer Franz Boas at Columbia University, Martha Warren Beckwith dedicated her career to recording and contextualizing the traditions of people from around the world. Specializing in Jamaican, Hawaiian, Sioux, and Mandan-Hidatsa cultures, she published widely acclaimed works of folklore and ethnography through her interviews with native storytellers around the ... Read more

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Having studied under famed ethnographer Franz Boas at Columbia University, Martha Warren Beckwith dedicated her career to recording and contextualizing the traditions of people from around the world. Specializing in Jamaican, Hawaiian, Sioux, and Mandan-Hidatsa cultures, she published widely acclaimed works of folklore and ethnography through her interviews with native storytellers around the
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Jamaica Anansi Stories

by Martha Warren Beckwith ...

One great hungry time. Anansi couldn’t get anyt’ing to eat, so he take up his hand-basket an’ a big pot an’ went down to the sea-side to catch fish. When he reach there, he make up a large fire and put the pot on the fire, an’ say, “Come, big fish!” He catch some big fish put them aside. He said, “Big fish go, make little fish come!” He then catch the little fish. He say, “Little fish go, make big ... Read more

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One great hungry time. Anansi couldn’t get anyt’ing to eat, so he take up his hand-basket an’ a big pot an’ went down to the sea-side to catch fish. When he reach there, he make up a large fire and put the pot on the fire, an’ say, “Come, big fish!” He catch some big fish put them aside. He said, “Big fish go, make little fish come!” He then catch the little fish. He say, “Little fish go, make big
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The Hawaiian Romance Of Laieikawai

Enriched edition. A Spellbinding Tale of Love, Power, and Destiny in Ancient Hawaii

by S. N. Haleole, Brooke Sellers ...

Translated by Martha Warren Beckwith ...

S. N. Haleole's "The Hawaiian Romance of Laieikawai" presents readers with a rich tapestry of Hawaiian mythology interwoven with themes of love, identity, and destiny. Written in the late 19th century, this novel exemplifies Haleole's unique literary style, which features lyrical language and vivid imagery that brings the Hawaiian landscape and its cultural nuances to life. The narrative unfolds ... Read more

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S. N. Haleole's "The Hawaiian Romance of Laieikawai" presents readers with a rich tapestry of Hawaiian mythology interwoven with themes of love, identity, and destiny. Written in the late 19th century, this novel exemplifies Haleole's unique literary style, which features lyrical language and vivid imagery that brings the Hawaiian landscape and its cultural nuances to life. The narrative unfolds
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Hawaiian Mythology. Illustrated

by Martha Warren Beckwith ...

Martha Warren Beckwith’s Hawaiian Mythology (first published in 1940) stands as a landmark work in the preservation and interpretation of the rich spiritual and narrative traditions of the Hawaiian people. As one of the foremost ethnographers of her time, Beckwith blends rigorous scholarship with deep cultural sensitivity, offering readers a comprehensive and engaging exploration of Polynesian ... Read more

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Martha Warren Beckwith’s Hawaiian Mythology (first published in 1940) stands as a landmark work in the preservation and interpretation of the rich spiritual and narrative traditions of the Hawaiian people. As one of the foremost ethnographers of her time, Beckwith blends rigorous scholarship with deep cultural sensitivity, offering readers a comprehensive and engaging exploration of Polynesian
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Anansi

Jamaican stories of the Spider God

by Martha Warren Beckwith ...

Published in 1924, Jamaica Anansi Stories includes folklore (including animal stories, modern stories and old stories), transcriptions of folk music, and a large collection of riddles, all cross-referenced with folklore studies from other cultures. The trickster Anansi, originally a West African spider-god, lives on in these tales. Anansi is the spirit of rebellion; he is able to overturn the ... Read more

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Published in 1924, Jamaica Anansi Stories includes folklore (including animal stories, modern stories and old stories), transcriptions of folk music, and a large collection of riddles, all cross-referenced with folklore studies from other cultures. The trickster Anansi, originally a West African spider-god, lives on in these tales. Anansi is the spirit of rebellion; he is able to overturn the
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Kumulipo

A Hawaiian Creation Chant

by Martha Warren Beckwith ...

This book contains the traditional Creation and Geneological Chant of the Hawaiian royal family, along with Beckwith's extensive textual, anthroplogical, and historical commentary. This is one of the few source documents available in the realm of Polynesian religion. ... Read more

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This book contains the traditional Creation and Geneological Chant of the Hawaiian royal family, along with Beckwith's extensive textual, anthroplogical, and historical commentary. This is one of the few source documents available in the realm of Polynesian religion.
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Hawaiian Mythology

by Martha Warren Beckwith ...

This is Martha Beckwith's monumental study of Hawaiian mythology. She gives all available variants of each myth or legend, including versions from other Pacific islands including Tahiti, Tonga, Samoa and others. This is primarily a critical edition of the key Hawaiian myths, and Beckwith largely does not attempt to interpret the texts, rather to examine both variant narratives and core folklore ... Read more

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This is Martha Beckwith's monumental study of Hawaiian mythology. She gives all available variants of each myth or legend, including versions from other Pacific islands including Tahiti, Tonga, Samoa and others. This is primarily a critical edition of the key Hawaiian myths, and Beckwith largely does not attempt to interpret the texts, rather to examine both variant narratives and core folklore
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The Classic Collection of Martha Warren Beckwith. Illustrated

Hawaiian Mythology, The Kumulipo: A Hawaiian Creation Chant, Jamaica Anansi Stories

by Martha Warren Beckwith ...

This richly illustrated volume brings together the most influential works of Martha Warren Beckwith, a pioneering American folklorist and ethnographer whose writings have preserved vital oral traditions from across the Pacific and the Caribbean. In The Classic Collection of Martha Warren Beckwith, readers are introduced to the deep spiritual, mythological, and cultural narratives of two distinct ... Read more

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This richly illustrated volume brings together the most influential works of Martha Warren Beckwith, a pioneering American folklorist and ethnographer whose writings have preserved vital oral traditions from across the Pacific and the Caribbean. In The Classic Collection of Martha Warren Beckwith, readers are introduced to the deep spiritual, mythological, and cultural narratives of two distinct
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Jamaica

Anansi Stories

by Martha Warren Beckwith ...

Published in 1924, Jamaica Anansi Stories includes folklore (including animal stories, modern stories and old stories), transcriptions of folk music, and a large collection of riddles, all cross-referenced with folklore studies from other cultures. The trickster Anansi, originally a West African spider-god, lives on in these tales. Anansi is the spirit of rebellion; he is able to overturn the ... Read more

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Published in 1924, Jamaica Anansi Stories includes folklore (including animal stories, modern stories and old stories), transcriptions of folk music, and a large collection of riddles, all cross-referenced with folklore studies from other cultures. The trickster Anansi, originally a West African spider-god, lives on in these tales. Anansi is the spirit of rebellion; he is able to overturn the
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The Kumulipo: A Hawaiian Creation Chant. Illustrated

by Martha Warren Beckwith ...

The Kumulipo: A Hawaiian Creation Chant, translated and annotated by esteemed folklorist Martha Warren Beckwith, is a profound exploration of one of the most sacred and complex genealogical chants in Polynesian culture. First recorded in the 18th century and traditionally passed down orally, the Kumulipo serves not only as a cosmic creation story but also as a royal genealogy, linking the Hawaiian ... Read more

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The Kumulipo: A Hawaiian Creation Chant, translated and annotated by esteemed folklorist Martha Warren Beckwith, is a profound exploration of one of the most sacred and complex genealogical chants in Polynesian culture. First recorded in the 18th century and traditionally passed down orally, the Kumulipo serves not only as a cosmic creation story but also as a royal genealogy, linking the Hawaiian
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Jamaica Anansi Stories. Illustrated

by Martha Warren Beckwith ...

Martha Warren Beckwith’s Jamaica Anansi Stories is a landmark collection of Afro-Caribbean folklore that brings to life the mischievous, clever, and enduring figure of Anansi the spider. First published in 1924, this scholarly yet accessible work is the result of Beckwith’s extensive fieldwork in Jamaica, where she recorded dozens of traditional tales, riddles, songs, and proverbs from local ... Read more

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Martha Warren Beckwith’s Jamaica Anansi Stories is a landmark collection of Afro-Caribbean folklore that brings to life the mischievous, clever, and enduring figure of Anansi the spider. First published in 1924, this scholarly yet accessible work is the result of Beckwith’s extensive fieldwork in Jamaica, where she recorded dozens of traditional tales, riddles, songs, and proverbs from local
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emerge 19

The Writer's Studio Anthology

by Chelene Knight, Zoﬁa Rose Musiej, Elizabeth Armerding, Elisabeth de Grandpré, James A. Duncan, Tene Barber, Melanie L. Walker, K Ho, Rupa Wood, Ashley Hynd, Yong Nan Kim, Jacqueline Willcocks, Martha Warren, S. Sloan MacLeod, Maggie Derrick, Brynn Morgan, Melissa Garcia, R. D. Hughes, Sam Milbrath, Alaa Al-Musalli, Madeleine Lamphier, Terri Taylor, Karen McCall, Jane Shi, Hailey Rollheiser, Adriana Añon, Isabella Mori, Ingrid Olauson, Rowan McCandless, Montana Rogers, Lindsay Foran, Alli Vail, Samantha Gaston, Jenn Ashton, Heige S. Boehm, Shams Budhwani, Stephanie Berryman, Janet Southcott, Karen Poirier, Jo Dawyd, df parizeau ...

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Local and international writers converge to create emerge 19, a powerful anthology now in its 19th year, filled with intrepid and haunting stories. Explore a tiny universe within a shard of glass, find lullabies for insomniacs and follow the kidnapping of a magical cat. In this collection, you will find prose and poetry that lay new ground, whether it be uncovering hidden jawbones in walls, ... Read more

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Local and international writers converge to create emerge 19, a powerful anthology now in its 19th year, filled with intrepid and haunting stories. Explore a tiny universe within a shard of glass, find lullabies for insomniacs and follow the kidnapping of a magical cat. In this collection, you will find prose and poetry that lay new ground, whether it be uncovering hidden jawbones in walls,
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