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The Goddess Pele  
   

The Goddess Pele

Pele is the goddess of fire and volcanoes in Hawaii.
Chapter 15 Land of Volcanoes

February 1st 2012
October 12—After a good rest yesterday, it was back to driving and exploring again. Today we went to the Volcanoes National Park—an opportunity to see active volcanoes. Before the Christian missionaries came to the Hawaiian Islands, the people worshiped many gods. Pele is the goddess of fire and hence the goddess of volcanoes. One hears a lot about Pele on the Big Island. She is depicted as a ... read more
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American Flag Britain's American colonies broke with the mother country in 1776 and were recognized as the new nation of the United States of America following the Treaty of Paris in 1783. During the 19th and 20th centuries, 37 new states were added to the origina... ... read more
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