Questions on volcano folklore


  1. What is the folklore behind taking lava rocks as souvenirs?

  2. Where can I find information on the legend of Atlantis?

  3. What would happen if I took a volcanic rock from the "big" island? Would Pelee get mad?

  4. What is the folklore surrounding Mt. Mazamas, Crater lake?

  5. Suggestions about strange and exciting volcano stories/news?

  6. What does the native folklore in Hawaii say about the origins of volcanoe?

  7. I was reading about the things about Pele's legend. What is thestory on it?

  8. I'm curious to know of any myths that may be associated with the volcanoes?

  9. Are there sources available that include folklore/legends?

  10. I'm curious to know of any myths that may be associated with the volcanoes and the animals, plants, and people that live around them.

  11. Do you have any interesting facts about the folklore, history, and sciences of Mt.Vesuvius?

  12. What can you tell me about the legend of Popocatepetl?

  13. Can you tell me if there are any legends about Mount Etna ?

  14. How does Pele effect the lives of the people today? Do people worship her? What is the biggest difference between her and the Norse gods?

  15. IN an 1811 issue of the Pittsburg Gazette it says that a volcano erupted in North Carolina at the time of the New Madrid earthquakes. Is there a basis for such a statement?

  16. How does Pele symbolize the Hawaiian culture?

  17. Do you agree that a major volcanic eruption, such as a great eruption of Krakatau, could have been responsible for the extinction of nearly 70 percent of life on this planet at some time?

  18. What was the name of the former U.S. President who died at Spirit Lake during the 1980 eruption of Mount St. Helens?

  19. How have volcanoes affected the behavior of the Indoesian people?

  20. I am interested in finding out any information about volcanos in Nigeria, especially myths, or folklore. Was there ever any active volcanos in Nigeria?

  21. What are some of the volcano gods names and what are the legends associated with them?

  22. Did volcanoes kill off the dinosaurs?

  23. Could ash from a volcano turn a town's water supply acidic?

  24. I heard that a dramatic change in sea level (such as during the last Ice Age) could affect the frequency and magnitude of volcanic activity. Is that true?

  25. Is there a legend or folklore about the volcano Kilauea?

  26. How did volcanoes get their name?

  27. Are there any Native American Legends for Mount Hood

  28. Are there any myths or legends about the volcano El Chichon in Mexico?

  29. What is some folklore about Mount Fuji?

  30. What does Popocatepetl mean?

  31. Which volcanic lava flow resembles the hair of an Hawaiian goddess?

  32. Is there a legend or folklore about the volcano Kilauea?

  33. Are there any myths or legends associated with the volcano Krakatoa?

  34. Are their any myths or folklore that apply to the eruption of Krakatoa?

  35. Were there any human sacrifices in the Incan, Mayan or Aztec cultures where the sacrificed were dropped into a volcano?

  36. Is there any proof that volcanic eruptions caused the Paleozoic mass extinction?

  37. According to Roman mythology, under which volcano did Vulcan have his forge?

  38. What are all the names of volcano gods(ie besides Pele)?

  39. I was wondering what some folklore behind Mauna Loa is?

  40. Can you give me some information about ancient myths and legends about volcanoes and earthquakes?

  41. Are there any folklore related to Mount Fuji?

  42. Is there a reason that Pele's sister, Hi'iaka, is the goddess of dance?


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