Pele and Hi'iaka
The epic saga of Pele's love for the mortal chief Lohiau, and the dangerous journey her sister Hi'iaka undertakes to bring him to Hawaii - a story of love, jealousy, and the conflict between divine sisters.
Pele sent Hi'iaka to fetch her mortal lover Lohiau. The journey took longer than expected, and Pele, in jealous rage, destroyed Hi'iaka's forests. When Hi'iaka returned, she embraced Lohiau in defiance, leading to his death and near-destruction of both sisters.
To think about: The themes of this story include "jealousy destroys love" and "promises should be kept". Which do you see most clearly in the telling, and why?
Read the full story and its sources · Walk a journey: Fishing Up the Islands