#hawaiian legends

‘Ōhi‘a used in Merrie Monarch lei can be returned to land without spreading disease

If hālau do have lehua or liko in their lei, the dancers can return it to the ‘āina on their own by leaving it at mile markers 12 and 16 along Daniel K. Inouye Highway on the Big island.

Goddesses Pele and Poli’ahu bring lava and snow to Big Island summits on same day

Hawaiian legends tell many stories about sisters Pele, the goddess of fire and volcanoes and Poli‘ahu, goddess of snow.