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Pele
The goddess of volcanoes who appears as an old woman or beautiful maiden on Hawaiian roads. Offer her a ride and you're blessed. Ignore her and face misfortune. Never remove lava rocks—or face Pele's curse.
Ancient - Present
Hawaii
5000+ witnesses
Pele is the Hawaiian goddess of volcanoes, fire, and lightning—still actively worshipped and reported seen.
The Legend
According to documented folklore:
Pele:
- Is goddess of fire and volcanoes
- Lives in Halemaʻumaʻu crater
- Appears to humans regularly
- Can be kind or destructive
- Still honored today
Appearances
Pele appears as:
- An old woman with white hair
- A beautiful young woman
- Sometimes with a white dog
- On roads near volcanoes
- Asking for rides or food
The Test
When encountered:
- She tests human kindness
- Help her and receive blessings
- Ignore her at your peril
- Your treatment determines fate
- Many stories of this pattern
Pele’s Curse
The famous belief:
- Never take lava rocks from Hawaii
- Or face terrible luck
- Thousands of rocks mailed back yearly
- With apology letters
- To escape the curse
Modern Sightings
Still reported:
- Before eruptions
- On roads in volcanic areas
- By locals and tourists
- Multiple witnesses sometimes
- Taken very seriously
Worship Today
Pele remains:
- Actively honored
- Offerings left at volcanoes
- Traditional ceremonies performed
- Central to Hawaiian spirituality
- A living goddess