I. The Migration of the Hawaiians 1
II. Legendary Places in Honolulu 14
III. The God of Pakaka Temple 23
IV. Legend of the Bread-fruit Tree 28
V. The Gods who found Water 37
VI. The Water of Life of Ka-ne 43
VII. Mamala the Surf-rider 52
VIII. A Shark punished at Waikiki 55
IX. The Legendary Origin of Kapa 59
X. Creation of Man 70
XI. The Chief with the Wonderful Servants 75
XII. The Great Dog Ku 82
XIII. The Cannibal Dog-man 90
XIV. The Canoe of the Dragon 97
XV. The Wonderful Shell 105
XVI. The Ghost Dance on Punchbowl 112
XVII. The Bird-man of Nuuanu Valley 121
XVIII. The Owls of Honolulu 127
XIX. The Two Fish from Tahiti 138
XX. Iwa, the Notable Thief of Oahu 148
XXI. Pikoi the Rat-killer 157
XXII. Kawelo 173
XXIII. “Chief Man-eater” 189
XXIV. Lepe-a-moa 204
XXV. Kamapuaa Legends 246
Appendix
Polynesian Language
Partial List of Hawaiian Terms Used
Press Notices