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Maybe a little off the topic proper but…. Pele is the Hawaiian patron deity of volcanoes… As a religion studies student, I am curious- Does your town or surrounding area have any mythos or folk tales regarding Pele and the volcanic activity on the island?

Wow thank you so much, incredible reply… It's amazing how in the face of modern hustle and bustle (commuting to work, traveling) there are still some who see this powerful act of nature not as a hinderance but as a blessing, the goddess embodied in the lava flow.

Also a revealing bit about the Hawaiian colonial struggles… How can you pray to the God of the colonizers and conquerors and while also honoring the native deities? I think you are probably right… a means of comfort and maybe even a longing for a deeper connection to the native land and and it's mythos.

Be safe but also enjoy this force of nature!

I have also read about "Pele's hair," as well… Long and thin strands of volcanic glass that that resemble hair!