The Origin of the Volcano

In this Hawaiian myth, Pele takes her younger sister Hi'iaku along with her as a companion as she seeks an island on which to build a home for their family. Because the family's spirits are made of fire, the home must be dug out of the earth where water cannot touch them and where the falmes can escape through a cone. During her search for such a locations, Pele meets and falls in love with a young man on the island of Kauai. Later, she sends Hi'iaku back to fetch him. The errand is delayed by dangerous adventures. Angry and jealous, Pele throws the young man into the vulcona. Hi'iaku rescues him. According to the myth, Pele and her family inhati volcanoes to this day.