Grass hut.

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[1] Ohia ai = Jambosa Malacrensis. Ohia Ha = Syzygium Sandwicense. [↑]

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XIII

HIIAKA’S BATTLE WITH DEMONS

Hiiaka, the youngest sister of Pele, the goddess of fire, is the central figure of many a beautiful Hawaiian myth. She was sent on a wearisome journey over all the islands to find Lohiau, the lover of Pele.

Out of the fire-pit of the volcano, Kilauea, she climbed. Through a multitude of cracks and holes, out of which poured fumes of foul gases, she threaded her way until she stood on the highest plateau of lava the volcano had been able to build.