Ka Wai Ola - Office of Hawaiian Affairs, Volume 21, Number 12, 1 December 2004 — The O'ahu Exploits of Kamapuaʻa the Hawaiian Pig God Bishop Museum Press [ARTICLE+ILLUSTRATION]

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The O'ahu Exploits of Kamapuaʻa the Hawaiian Pig God Bishop Museum Press

Collette Leimomi Akana retells the epie adventures of the mischievous pig-god Kamapua'a as he travels through his homeland of O'ahu in pursuit of justice for his family. The book is a cultural resource that features chants, proverbs, obscure plaee names and other

traditional knowledge. Printmaker Dietrich Varez brings to life Kamapua'a's adventures with his vivid block prints.