Yvette and Rasha continue their trip home to Honolulu alongside master storyteller Lopaka Kapanui – this time discussing the history and legends of the ancient Hawaiian goddess of fire and volcanoes, Madame Pele. She’s said to still walk the island taking many forms – and Rasha and Yvette talk about their own personal experiences with the goddess.
Painting of the goddess Pele by Hawaiian artist & historian Herbert “Herb” Kawainui Kāne courtesy of HawaiiVolcanoExpeditions.com
Halemaʻumaʻu Crater courtesy of Wikipedia.org
Lava Lake at Kīlauea volcano courtesy of wikipedia.org
Pele vs. Namaka. Artwork by Hawaiʻi Artist Dietrich Varez courtesy of Dietrich Varez
Kohelepelepe (Koko Crater). Courtesy of Hawai'i Tourism Authority. Co and MonumentLab.com
Koko Head Crater courtesy of wikipedia.org