the Hawaiian Goddess of Fire

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00:00The legend of Pile, the Hawaiian goddess of fire, tells the story of her fierce and passionate nature

00:06as she governs volcanoes and the forces of creation and destruction.

00:11Born in the mystical land of Kahiki, Pile traveled to the Hawaiian islands where she

00:15established her home in the fiery crater of Kilauea, one of the world's most active volcanoes.

00:22Known for her temper and jealousy, Pile is often depicted as a goddess who creates new

00:27land through volcanic eruptions, but her wrath can also bring devastation. Her myth is intertwined

00:33with her love affairs, feuds with her siblings, and her encounters with mortals who both revere

00:38and fear her power. To this day, Pile is honored in Hawaiian culture as a symbol of nature's

00:44untamed and creative energy.