Who is the Hawaiian Tiki God Pele?

Who is the Hawaiian Tiki God Pele?

 


Pele is a goddess in Hawaiian mythology who is associated with volcanoes, fire, and lightning. She is considered to be the goddess of the volcano and the creator of the Hawaiian islands. According to legend, Pele is said to have lived in the Halema'uma'u crater of the Kilauea volcano on the island of Hawaii, and is still revered by many Hawaiians today as the goddess of the volcano.

Pele is known for her fiery temper and her ability to create and destroy. She is also associated with passion and love, and is often invoked in love spells and other rituals. Pele is also known for her ability to shape-shift and to take on different forms. Her sisters are also goddesses, Hi'iaka and Kapo. Many Hawaiian legends and stories feature Pele as a central character, and her worship was widespread throughout the islands. She is still considered as a powerful goddess and many Hawaiians believe that she has a special relationship with the volcano and that her spirit still lives in the volcano.

 

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