Pele

In Hawaiian mythology, Pele (pronounced [ˈpɛlɛ]) is the goddess of volcanoes, fire, and the creator of the Hawaiian Islands. Revered with titles like "Madame Pele" or "Tūtū Pele," reflecting deep respect, she is a prominent deity in Hawaiian lore, celebrated for her enduring influence in both ancient and modern Hawaiian culture. Some of her epithets include Pele-honua-mea ("Pele of the sacred land") and Ka wahine ʻai honua ("The earth-eating woman").

According to various legends, Pele is said to be the daughter of the female spirit Haumea, a descendant of Papa (Earth Mother) and Wakea (Sky Father), both of whom are descended from the highest gods. Pele is often called "She who shapes the sacred land," a phrase frequently found in ancient Hawaiian chants. The first written accounts of Pele's stories were recorded by William Ellis.