{"id":6783,"date":"2017-08-23T13:58:32","date_gmt":"2017-08-23T17:58:32","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/vault217.gmu.edu\/?p=6783"},"modified":"2017-10-02T11:56:29","modified_gmt":"2017-10-02T15:56:29","slug":"travel-series-hiiaka","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/vault217.gmu.edu\/?p=6783","title":{"rendered":"Travel Series: Hi’iaka"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Hi’aka.<\/p><\/div>\n

Hello all! Amanda here. I was one of the curators of Special Collection Research Center\u2019s summer exhibition \u201cAround the World in (Almost) 80 Days,\u201d which although now closed, lingers on in this last Travel Series post. During the curation and building of this exhibit, my co-curator Brittney Falter and I wanted as much representation from various parts of the world as possible. I have long been fascinated by the various cultures of Oceania, and specifically its sub-region Polynesia, and it was a goal of mine to represent this region in the exhibit. Polynesian cultures are wide-ranging and unique unto themselves, which is no surprise considering that Polynesia itself contains over 1,000 islands scattered across the Central and South Pacific. These islands include many nations, states, and territories, such as Hawaii, New Zealand, Tonga, Samoa, French Polynesia, and the Cook Islands, among many others.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Hi’iaka fights a shark.<\/p><\/div>\n

One book from our exhibit stands out as an exciting representation of Hawaiian culture. This book, titled \u201cHi\u2019iaka\u201d which is short for \u201cKa mo’olelo o hi’iakaikapoliopele\u201d or \u201cThe Epic Tale of <\/span>Hi\u2018iakaikapoliopele,” was a main inspiration for the summer exhibition.* This remarkable book tells the ancient Hawaiian saga of Hi\u2018iakaikapoliopele (Hi\u2019iaka for short), the younger sister of the Hawaiian goddess Pele, who goes on a quest \u201cto find the handsome Lohi\u2018auipo, and bring him back to their crater home. Graced with a magical skirt and wielding supernatural powers, Hi\u2018iaka and her companions make their way through dangers and ordeals, facing spectral foes and worldly wiles.\u201d**<\/span><\/p>\n

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The volumes’ slipcase.<\/p><\/div>\n

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The slipcase’s spine.<\/p><\/div>\n

This particular edition of the saga is unique in many ways. Not only does it contain many beautiful and vivid illustrations by Solomon Enos, it is available in two volumes – one in English, and one in the saga\u2019s native Hawaiian. Moreover, this translation was originally published in the Hawaiian-language newspaper <\/span>Ka Na\u2019i Aupuni<\/span><\/i> from 1905 – 1906. The daily series was written by the beloved Hawaiian storyteller Ho\u2018oulumahiehie, who was known for his \u201cprofound cultural knowledge and engaging style.\u201d Published as the \u201cCentennial Edition, \u201d SCRC\u2019s copy of this edition of \u201cHi\u2019iaka\u201d is one of just three hundred copies ever published.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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A double-page illustration of a part of Hi’iaka’s journey.<\/p><\/div>\n

*Ho\u2019oulumahiehie, <\/span>Hi\u2019iaka<\/span><\/i><\/a>, full title <\/span>Ka mo’olelo o hi’iakaikapoliopele<\/span><\/i> GR110.H38 H66 2006b, Special Collections Research Center.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

**Source on this edition and Hi’iaka’s saga –\u00a0http:\/\/www.awaiaulu.org\/hiiaka1a.html<\/a><\/p>\n

Follow SCRC on Social Media and\u00a0look out for future posts on our\u00a0Facebook<\/a>,\u00a0Instagram<\/a>, and\u00a0Twitter<\/a>\u00a0accounts. \u00a0To search the collections\u00a0held at Special Collections Research Center, go to our\u00a0website<\/a>\u00a0and browse the finding aids by subject or title. You may also e-mail\u00a0us at\u00a0speccoll@gmu.edu<\/a>\u00a0or call 703-993-2220 if you would like to\u00a0schedule an appointment, request materials, or if you have questions. Appointments are not necessary to request and view collections.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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