The Kumulipo: A Hawaiian Creation Chant - Hardcover

by Martha Warren Beckwith (Editor)

The Kumulipo: A Hawaiian Creation Chant is a book written by Martha Warren Beckwith, which explores the traditional Hawaiian creation story through the lens of a chant. The Kumulipo is a chant that was passed down through oral tradition for generations, and is considered to be one of the most important cultural and spiritual texts in Hawaiian history.The book begins with an introduction to the Kumulipo chant, its history, and its significance to the Hawaiian people. It then provides a line-by-line translation of the chant, along with commentary from the author and other scholars. The translation is accompanied by illustrations and photographs that help to bring the chant to life.Throughout the book, Beckwith explores the themes and symbolism present in the Kumulipo, including the creation of the world, the origins of the Hawaiian people, and the relationship between humans and the natural world. She also discusses the cultural and spiritual significance of the chant, and how it has been used in Hawaiian rituals and ceremonies.Overall, The Kumulipo: A Hawaiian Creation Chant is a rich and detailed exploration of an important piece of Hawaiian history and culture. It offers readers a deep understanding of the Kumulipo chant, and its place in the spiritual and cultural traditions of the Hawaiian people.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.