Pele Legends

In response to the question of whether Pele married Maui, I thought the Tiki Queen deserved her own thread. I don't see that she married the sun-lassoer, Maui.

Pele is known for her violent temper, but also for her common visits among mortals. She is said to appear either as a tall, beautiful young woman or as a very old, ugly and frail woman. She is often accompanied by a white dog and typically tests people. Myths are told of Pele wandering up to people in the form of an old beggar woman, asking them if they have any food or drink to spare. Those who share with her are rewarded and spared. Those who are greedy and unkind to her are punished by having their homes or crops destroyed, so that they themselves may have to rely on the kindness of others.

http://www.mythicalrealm.com/legends/pele.html

Pele is described as initially living on Kauai, where she fell in love with a chief there, the mortal Lohiau, after being chased from her homeland by her angry sister, Namakaokahai, an ocean goddess.
http://www.sergeking.com/HAM/pele.html

Here is a beautiful image showing the Hawaiian legend of Pele in her battle with Poliahu.
I will follow up with the artists info when I can find it for reference.
Hope you enjoy the pretty picture!!

edit: HAhaha - the artist info is at the bottom of the image ;p

[ Edited by: Alii Tiki 2010-04-10 17:49 ]

Nice!