Curse Of The Goddess Pele

In Hawaiian mythology, Pele is the powerful and fickle goddess who controls the volcanoes that gave birth to Hawaii many millennia ago..

Since the very first people settled on the tropical archipelago in the middle of the Pacific, they have both revered and feared the Pele and her formidable volcanoes. To this day, the goddess’s name and power are taken seriously by many Hawaiians, whose lives are still subject to the whims of the volcanoes she is believed to regulate. THE CURSE OF THE GODDESS PELE offers a fascinating insight into this enigmatic figure. Experts in Hawaiian history and lore trace Pele’s origins and explore the possibility that a real person lies at the heart of this enduring belief..

Ancient tales and art help bring her story to life, while footage of modern Hawaiian ceremonies show the very real role Pele continues to play in the lives of the islanders today.