Written by Stephanie Namahoe Launiu Pele, the Hawaiian Volcano Goddess, is the most enduring of the vast pantheon of ancient Hawaiian gods and goddesses. Even in the 21st century, Pele remains in the news whenever volcanic eruptions happen at Kilauea or Mauna Loa Volcano. Those who believe in Pele know
Written by Stephanie Namahoe Launiu Pele… Pele-honua-mea, Pele of the sacred earth…Madame Pele…Tutu Pele…Ka-wahine-‘ai-honua, the Earth-Eating Woman. These are the many names of Pele, the Hawaiian Volcano Goddess. Is she real? Or is she a myth? A Hawaiian legend? Hawaiians have shared the stories of Pele for centuries. You may
by Suzanne G. This might surprise you, but the United States has more active volcanoes than any other country in the world. Most are located in Alaska, Hawaii, and the West Coast, but for many mainlanders, volcanoes still feel like a foreign and otherworldly phenomenon. We are fascinated by their
by Suzanne G. A Big Island volcano tour is a must-do whenever visiting the island. Hawaii Volcanoes National Park is the Big Island’s main attraction and home to Mauna Loa and the world’s most active volcano, Kilauea. The volcanoes can be experienced in a variety of ways, each with different
