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Pele is the Hawaiian goddess of what?

Volcanoes. Pele is the Hawaiian goddess of volcanoes. She is also considered the goddess of lightning, fire, dance and violence. When any of these occur in Hawaii, think of Pele. Pele is often seen dancing in her lava.

Which volcano does Pele call home?

Kîlauea. Kîlauea is known to be the youngest volcano in Hawaii. The Kilauea volcano was formed in 1790 A.D. Many documentaries have been published focusing on Hawaii's volcanoes. Kîlauea is also believed to be the most active and dangerous volcano in Hawaii.

Pele is the daughter of whom?

Haumea and Kane Milohai. Haumea and Kane Milohai are the parents of Pele; together they had thirteen children.

Who is Pele's eldest brother?

Kamohoali'i. Kamohoali'i is Pele's oldest brother and is the king of sharks. They share a special bond together which involved building a canoe that allowed Pele to travel and later settle in Hawaii.

Is Pele able to use her special powers in order to transform?

Y. Pele has the power to change into just about anything. According to Hawaiian mythology, Pele may appear young, old or even as an animal. It's also known that Pele would come begging for food or water and the selfish and greedy would be punished.

Hi'iake was hatched from an egg. What was the egg held by?

Pele's armpit. Hi'iake's birth was unique as it gets. She was hatched from an egg carried by Pele. Hi'iake is the goddess of hula, a recognized traditional dance of Hawaii.

Did Kapo save Pele from being raped by Kama-pua'a?

T. The story behind this is very awkward. In order to rescue Pele from being raped further, Kapo attacked Kams-pua'a with her kohe lele (female reproductive organs).

Of what is Pele's mother the Hawaiian goddess?

Childbirth. Pele's mother in the Hawaiian goddess of childbirth. Haumea also has a planet named after her. Eventually Haumea was killed by Kaulu for unknown reasons.

Of what is Pele's father the Hawaiian god?

Earth. Kane Miloha is the Hawaiian god of both earth and upper heaven. Also, Kane Milhoha owned a seashell, which, when placed in water, became a sailboat.

The people of Hawaii often offered what as offerings to Pele?

All of them (Hibiscus flowers, White birds, Strawberries). In order to please Pele and avoid another eruption, the Hawaiian people frequently offered her many things such as white birds, strawberries, and her favorite hibiscus flowers. Some individuals say people were often sacrificed and tossed into Pele's lava. This is considered a myth due to lack of evidence. "Pele is My Goddess" (Marlin Spike Werner) "Pele is my Goddess She has long and fiery hair It serves her for her bodice What else should a Goddess wear? Her heart beat breaks the planet open, lays its juices bare; One breath from Madame Pele Will vulcanize the air. Oh, Pele, Pele, Pele, Pele, Dance across the Heavens gaily Spread your lava daily Everywhere Polynesian Gods assemble, Pele makes the islands tremble Makes the oceans boil And whispers brimstone on the air. Madame Pele gaily tinkers, syrup rock and pudding clinkers Making heavy drinkers Everywhere." Song source: http://www.mudcat.org/@displaysong.cfm?SongID=4641