The Legend of La'ieikawai
The Legend of La'ieikawai
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Summary
Hidden away in a remote forest on the island of Hawaii and separated from her twin sister, a beautiful princess named La'ieikawai is romanced by suitors, both human and supernatural, before becoming 'the woman of twilight'.
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The Legend of La'ieikawai by Dietrich Varez
The twins La'ieikawai and La'ielohelohe are separated at birth but remain linked by their great beauty and a series of unscrupulous admirers and fickle husbands. Eventually the sisters are reunited with the help of a colorful cast of characters, including a man-eating lizard, a ""cosmic"" spider, and a giant bird, and find happiness at last in each other's company. This timeless ka'ao, or legend, of long ago is lovingly retold and illustrated here by renowned Island artist and storyteller Dietrich Varez.
Dietrich Varez is a printmaker living on the island of Hawai'i. He is the author of Pele the Fire Goddess, Maui the Mischief Maker, and Hina the Goddess and illustrator of 'Olelo No'eau: Hawaiian Proverbs and Poetical Sayings by Mary Kawena Pukui and A Legendary Tradition of Kamapua'a: The Hawaiian Pig God by Lilikala K. Kame'eleihiwa.
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9780824828394 |
| ISBN 10 | 0824828399 |
| Title | The Legend of La'ieikawai |
| Author | Dietrich Varez |
| Series | Latitude 20 Book |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | University of Hawai'i Press |
| Year published | 2004-03-31 |
| Number of pages | 80 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
| Note | Unavailable |