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- Title
Huna, Max Freedom Long, and the Idealization of William Brigham.
- Authors
Chai, Makana Risser
- Abstract
The article discusses the writings of philosopher Max Freedom Long and evaluates his claim that he obtained his information on Hawaiian traditions surrounding kāhuna from William Tufts Brigham, the director of Hawaii's Bernice Pauahi Bishop Museum. Long wrote about their alleged encounters in a popular book series based on Hawaiian spirituality. According to the author, it is unlikely that the two men met, and furthermore Brigham would not have been able to provide reliable information on kāhuna. It is suggested Long may have obtained his information from Lahilahi Webb, a Hawaiian woman employed as a hostess and docent at the museum. Topics discussed include researcher Pali Jae Lee, Brigham's reputation in his community, and his writings on Hawaiian traditions.
- Subjects
HAWAII; LONG, Max Freedom; BRIGHAM, William Tufts; MUSEUM directors; KAHUNA; WEBB, Lahilahi; BERNICE Pauahi Bishop Museum; HAWAIIAN history, 1900-1959
- Publication
Hawaiian Journal of History, 2011, Vol 45, p101
- ISSN
0440-5145
- Publication type
Article