As we prepare for this Summer's Solstice, today we pay homage to Madame Pele, The Passionate Hawaiian Goddess of Fire...
In Hawaiian folklore, Madame Pele (pronounced peh-leh) – also known as Tulu Pele, or Grandmother Pele – is an elemental force to be reckoned with. Revered and respected, she is the embodiment of fire, both creator and destroyer. As one of the most prominent figures in Hawaiian myths, Pele controls the lava that enriches the soil of Hawaii's islands. However, she can also unleash her fiery wrath and destroy everything in her path.
According to Hawaiian mythology, Pele is the primordial goddess of fire, lightning, and volcanoes. She is believed to be the daughter of Haumea and Kanehoalani and has six sisters and seven brothers.
Legend has it that Pele was exiled from her home island of Tahiti or Bora Bora due to her fiery temper. Stories of family feuds and fits of jealousy have been passed down through generations. In some versions of the legend, Pele is said to have been exiled not just for her temper, but also for her romantic pursuits. She is said to have fallen in love with her sister's husband, sparking a fierce family feud that led to her banishment.
While Pele is often criticized for her negative personality traits, she is also revered as a powerful and creative force in nature. Pele's association with volcanoes is seen as a symbol of transformation and renewal, despite its destructive nature.
Much respect to Madame Pele!
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