The Menehune of Polynesia and Other Mythical Little People of Oceania

by Katharine Luomala

Anthropologist and folklorist Katharine Luomala's (1907-1992) "The Menehune of Polynesia ..." was published as a bulletin of the Bernice P. Bishop Museum in 1951. This paper examined the stories and myths of little people in Hawaii and other island cultures throughout Oceania. She discusses potential origins for these tales and notes shared characteristics between the folk stories of different people groups. Students of folklore will find much of interest, as will anthropological mystery enthusiasts.

106 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1951

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[Amy · Rating 2 out of 5]

It read like a research paper and maybe it was At least it was short