Pele is the Hawaiian volcano deity, and creator of the island of Hawaiʻiʻs volcanic landscapes. 🌋 Ancient Hawaiian oli (chants) tell the story of Pele and how she shaped the island in races with Poliʻahu (the goddess of snow), and epic battles with her sister Nāmakaokahaʻi. For many Hawaiians, Pele is considered ʻohana (family), and a symbol of their spiritual connection to the land. This sense of connection is also the foundation of Month of Lei, understanding that we all have a duty to mālama